Nero d'Avola Branciforti dei Bordonaro 2024 - Firriato

Firriato - Branciforti dei Bordonaro Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC

Immersed in the Trapani countryside, in the most planted area of Italy, between Mount Erice and the Egadi islands, on soft hills at an altitude between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, the luxuriant rows of Tenuta Gelso Grande stretch out, the heart of the “Feudi Branciforti dei Bordonaro” production.

This is a territory whose history has always been based on agriculture, which finds its finest expression in quality winemaking. Gelso Grande can host very different grape varieties, always respecting their most authentic character, so that each variety finds its fullest expression in a natural way.

From the south-facing vineyards of the Gelso Grande estate, between Mount Erice and the Egadi islands, comes the Nero d'Avola Branciforti dei Bordonaro. A perfect archetype of Sicilian character, it ripens slowly in full sun and shows an intense ruby red colour with purple hints. Harvested in the third ten days of September, it offers scents of ripe red fruit, plum and Mediterranean scrub, with delicate balsamic notes. Bold in character, it pairs well with red meat, spiced roasts and mature cheeses.

Classification: DOC Sicilia
Grape varieties: 100% Nero d'Avola
Vineyards location: Territory of Trapani – hilly ground 250/400 mt. a. s. l.
Soil composition: Medium mixture with a clayey tendency
Training system: Guyot espalier
Nr. Vines per hectare: n° 5.000
Yields per hectare: 8.000 kg
Harvest: III decade of September – I of October
Period of fermentation: 10 days at 24°-28° C
Production method: Traditional red wine vinification, stainless steel fermenters at controlled temperature
Alcohol: 13,5% by vol.
Tasting notes: Ruby red colour; on the palate it is soft and enveloping. Made from Nero d'Avola grapes, it represents the fruit of a long experience in the most modern vinification technologies, with a rigorous respect for ancient traditions.
Serving temperature: 16/18° C.
Pairing: Ideal accompaniment to roast or grilled meat and flavoured medium-aged cheese

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