Rocaille 2018 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Doc - Montedidio

The Nero d'Avola is a grape variety red grape whose products lend themselves to a long aging given the good acidity of the grapes starting point. The name of the wine Rocaille comes from the special decorations made from shells, stones and rocks, used to embellish sacred furnishings and altars placed at the end of the Sacrocolli pilgrimage routes.

NAME Controlled Denomination of Origin.

REGION Sicily

UVAGGIO Nero d'Avola

TRAINING SYSTEM Bush training

SOIL COMPOSITION Medium soil texture,  predominantly calcareous-clayey

HARVEST PERIOD September

WINEMAKING Cold pre-maceration; maceration for about 15 days at controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation carried out

ALCOHOL 14.50 % vol.

AGING Steel

PAIRINGS Sicilian-style tuna and swordfish - Pate. Matured cheeses, meat-based main courses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE 15-18°

CHARACTERISTICS Intense ruby red color, clear, with violet nuances; on the nose it has fruity notes, with hints of small red fruits, pomegranate, licorice; on the palate it is balanced, velvety and intense