Valle Dell'Acate

Nero d'Avola 'il Moro'

Nero d'Avola 'il Moro', Valle dell'Acate

Nero dAvola il Moro Valle dellAcate
  • 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

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

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."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES