Kudyah Nero d’Avola D.O.C. Sicilia

Technical profile

Appellation of origin:

Sicilia D.O.C. (Denomination of Controlled Origin)

Type of wine:

Red

Grape source:

Licodia Eubeda (CT)

Varietal:

100% Nero d’Avola

Vineyard year:

1995

Yield per hectare:

80 quintals

Cultivation system:

Espallier in Organic

Planting density:

4,000 - 5,000 plants per hectare

Harvest period:

Mid to end of September

Vinification:

In red with skins maceration

Fermentation tanks:

Stainless-steel 150 hl capacity

Fermentation temperature:

25°/28°C

Aging:

Refining in stainless steel, followed in bottle

Maceration period:

10-45 days on skins

Bottling period:

Early March

Alcohol content:

13.50% vol

Aging capacity:

4/6 years

Terroir

Altitude:

500 meters above sea level

Microclimate:

Rainy winters with moderate temperatures, and dry hot summers

Soil:

Medium texture soil tending to compact, interspersed with limy tufa

Organolectic profile

Color:

Deep ruby red

Bouquet:

Intense, with an accent of red berry

Taste:

Full bodied, velvety, fairly tannic and harmonic

Serving temperature:

16°/22°C

Food to pair with:

Red meats, roasts, braised meats and seasoned cheeses served slightly cold, it can be paired with meaty fish dishes as well