- From 20 – 25 year old vines planted to black soil vineyards at 120 meters above sea level
- Spontaneous fermentation occurs in steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, and maceration lasts up to one week
- After fermentation, the wine is aged in large oak casks of 30HL for 8 months before bottling
- 1999 was the first year of production.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Sierra Foothills
Variety:
Nero d'Avola
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-VDA-04-18 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-02-13
"An elegant red, supple and juicy, showing a light frame of fine tannins that support a pretty mix of pureed black cherry and strawberry fruit, with hints of red licorice, sweet smoke and cured tobacco. Drink now through 2026. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported."