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Piantaferro - Intrigo Nero d'Avola DOC Sicilia, 2023, 750ml

$188.00
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Description

Piantaferro
Nero d'Avola DOC Sicilia

Country Italy
Region Sicilia
Grape Variety Minimum 85% Nero D’Avola and up to 15% of other red grape varieties sourced from the provinces of Sicily
Winemaking After arriving at the winery, the grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and then the must is brought to a temperature of 20-22° C. Alcoholic fermentation now starts and selected yeasts are added. The fermentation process is carried out at a temperature of 24-28° C. During the first three days of fermentation 4 brief daily top ups are done and then 2 long daily top ups for the following 5-9 days of fermentation, this dependent on the quality of the harvest. After the grapes have been racked and softly pressed, the wine is decanted at a temperature of 22-24°C this favouring the malolactic fermentation. As soon as this phase is concluded, the wine is poured into stainless steel tanks and is refined and perfected during the following 4-8 months.
Tasting Notes

Colour
Beautiful ruby red with light garnet hues.

Bouquet
Ethereal, warm, with delicate notes of red berries, reminiscent of blueberry and cherry, followed by a spicy, balsamic note and in the end vanilla notes.

Flavour
The wine is full on the palate, soft, warm and harmonious. The velvety tannings are barely noticeable and disappear quickly, it has good persistence. During the aftertaste phase, spicy and balsamic notes, as well as pleasant light liquorice notes.

Alcohol Content
13%

Serving Temperature
16-18° C

Food Pairing
Ideal with all grilled, barbecued or braised red meats, including venison. Matches very well with meaty lasagne, moussaka, ragù Bolognese, spicy risottos and Indian curries. Also very nice with seasoned mature hard or soft creamy herby cheeses.
Volume 750 ml

Details

Country
Italy
Region
Sicilia