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