Kuntari 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 Eubea (CT)
Varietal:
100% Nero d’Avola
Vineyard year:
1995
Yield per hectare:
8 tons
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 maceration of skins
Fermentation tanks:
Stainless steel 150 hl capacity
Fermentation temperature:
25°/28°C
Aging:
Refining in barriques for 12 months
Maceration period:
12-45 days on skins
Bottling period:
Early March
Alcohol content:
13/14.50% vol., according to the year
Aging capacity:
6/8 years

Terroir

Altitude:
500 meters above sea level
Microclimate:
Rainy winters with moderate temperatures, and dry hot summers
Soil:
Medium texture soil with a tendency to compact, interspersed with limy tufa

Organolectic profile

Color:
Deep cherry red
Bouquet:
Intense and persistent, with accents of small red fruits, such as bilberries
Taste:
Tannk and well balanced, with spiky nuances that fill every angle of the mouth
Serving temperature:
16°/22°C
Food to pair with:
Meat dishes, mushrooms, and smoked cold cuts. Excellent with seasoned cheeses