Feudo Montoni Vrucara Nero d'Avola 2017 DOC Sicilia

FEUDO MONTONI - VRUCARA NERO D'AVOLA 2017

This Vrucara is a Nero d'Avola that grows in a parcel from which the wine takes its name, "vruca", which in Sicilian dialect indicates that type of bushes that grow spontaneously around the vineyard, and which are distinguished by the characteristic aromas of mint which can then be found in the wine.

The vines are "prephyloxxera" vines, which therefore give further value to this bottle.

The grapes, according to the tradition of this winery, are harvested manually, after which, after a soft pressing, the must is fermented in a cement container with a long maceration in contact with the skins.

The wine is then aged for 42 months in cement, for 4 months in barrels, and for a further 6 months in the bottle.

This Nero d'Avola has a brilliant ruby ​​red color to the eye, the nose is very intense and eprsistente with earthy aromas, notes of red plum and berries, which are combined with notes of rose petals, notes of vanilla and balsamic notes of eucalyptus and licorice.

On the other hand, it is very soft and velvety on the palate, with a balanced acidity and soft and balanced tannins. It has a prolonged aromatic persistence on the aftertaste.

This red is excellent to combine with platters of cured meats and aged cheeses or with meat main courses.

DATA SHEET

PRODUCTION AREA: Cammarata (AG)

ALTITUDE: 500m above sea level

AGE OF VINEYARDS: Prephylloxera, which we consider our “mother plant”. The plants in the vrucara contain an ancient and exclusive genetic code of Nero d'Avola, kept for centuries in Montoni. We find hints of it in 1590 in the De Naturali Vinorum Historia.

HARVEST: Manual, in crates

VINIFICATION: 100% fermentation in cement container with long maceration on the skins, 30 days. The pressing is carried out with an ancient wooden press. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation entirely carried out in cement.

AGING: 42 months in cement, 4 months in barrels, 6 months in bottles.

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%

CONSUMPTION TEMPERATURE: 18° - 20°

Storage is recommended in a cool, dry environment, preferably in the dark.

Oxygenate the wine for at least 2 hours, preferably in a decanter, before serving.

Attention: At the moment wine and spirits are shipped ONLY to Italy