Le Casematte Nero d’Avola IGP
100% Nero d’Avola. Intense ruby red tending towards garnet, this Nero d’Avola has a vast array of fruity aromas with notes of ripe plum. The flavor is mouth-filling and warm with fragrant grapey notes and good acidity.
“The company is deeply rooted in the territory and its history but also values the needs of contemporary wine production.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Nero d’Avola
Region: Sicily
Vineyards: From a vineyard located in Butera
Exposure: South
Altitude: 984 feet above sea level
Soil: Calcareous terrain
Vine Training: Guyot
Vine Age: 15-20 years
Time of Harvest: Mid-September
Vine Density: 2,024-2,430 vines per acre
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 25,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes are hand-harvested in mid-September and undergo Vinification in stainless-steel.
Aging Process: The wine ages in stainless steel for six months and three to four months in bottle.
Alcohol Content: 13.00%
Winemaker: Carlo Ferrini
Cellaring: Up to 5 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
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Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 & 12 bottles per case |