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