Nero d'Avola Guardiani di Ceppineri Sicily DOC Red Wine 2017 Riserva

Nero d'Avola Guardiani di Ceppineri DOC Red Wine 2017 Riserva

A soft and fragrant wine, with marked aromatic scents and strong notes of blackcurrant, black cherry and violet. The mouth is very balanced and elegant, with a surprising note of acidity.

Classification: Doc Sicilia.

Altitude: 150 m asl.

Climate: Temperate-warm, Mediterranean.

Terrain: Medium dough basically clayey.

Grapes yield/ha: 60 q.li.

Training System: Counter-espalier, guyot pruning.

Age of Vineyards: 40 years.

Plant Density: 4,400 plants/ha.

Harvest: Third and fourth week of August (3 pickings).

Grape Variety: 100% nero d'Avola.

Vinification: the harvest is done manually in small boxes. After de-stemming, the grapes are selected on a sorting table and sent to a traditional red wine-making. The grapes are left to macerate at a controlled temperature for 15-20 days, carrying out continuous pumping over to extract the varietal essences. Malolactic fermentation is carried out at the end of the very light drawing off and pressing..

Ageing/Refining: The wine ages in French oak / cherry barrels for about 24 months of different caliber. The bottling takes place without filtration and the wine is refined for a further 3 months before marketing

Organoleptic Characteristics:  

• Color: Ruby red, lively with purple reflections.
• Scent: strong hints of black currant, black cherry and violet;
• Taste: soft, aromatic, elegant with surprising note of acidity;
   

ohol Content: 14% vol.

Total Acidity: 5,9g/l.

Serving Temperature: 16-18°C.

Food Pairing: Excellent as an aperitif, it also pairs well with fish crudité, grilled and salt baked fish and vegetables.

Please note: Upon shipment of wine and spirits are carried ONLY in Italy.