Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola is the personification of Sicily's most important native grape variety - from its intense purple colour to its unmistakable character. Made from 100 % Nero d'Avola, the nose is a rush of black fruits and spices - the palate is extraordinary round and complete, with a completely natural and effortless balance of tannin and acidity, structure and lenght
Description
Classification IGT Sicilia Grape varieties 100% Nero D'Avola Vineyards location Territory of Trapani - Guarini Estate 250- 400 mt. a.s.l. Soil composition Medium mixture with a clayey tendency Training system Cordon trained, spur pruned / Guyot Nr. Vines per hectare n° 5.000 / 5.500 Yields per hectare 7.800 kg Harvest Hand-picking - III decade of September / I decade of October Fermentation temperature 26°- 28°C Production system Traditional vinification in refrigerated fermenters; partial maturation in barriques for 7 months Period of fermentation 12 days Maturation 6 months in barriques Alcohol 14% by vol. Tasting notes Red fruits and spices bouquet; round and complete palate with a right balance of tannins and acidity Production 550.000 bottles Glass Tulip-shaped goblets of medium size and height Serving temperature 16 - 18° C. Pairing Ideal accompaniment to roast, grilled meat, game and flavoured medium-aged cheese Format 750 ml Pallettizzation pallet: cm. 80x 120: n.5 layers x 21 cases x 6 bottles; Total cases: 105; total bottles 630