ALICO NERO D’AVOLA – SYRAH .

Wine type red – Sicilia DOC Grapes 80% Nero d’Avola - 20% Syrah Area of production Agrigento, Caltanissetta provinces (south west Sicily) Soil type sandy-silt soils, of medium consistency with an alkaline reaction due to the presence of limestone Altitude of vineyards from 200 m to 400 m a.s.l. Average age of vines 12 years Training system predominantly Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) with renewable spurred cordon espalier Plants/hectare 4000 - 5000 Yield/hectare 9 tonnes Harvest mid September Fermentation small steel and cement tanks at 26ºC with 4 daily pump-overs Length of maceration 6 - 8 days Malolactic fermentation totally carried out Ageing 6 months in concrete tanks Bottle ageing 2 months before release Serving temperature 18°C Suggested glass type medium-sized balloon-shaped glass Tasting notes Colour deep and bright ruby red, with strong violet hints; Bouquet the nose recalls typical flavours of the grape variety, like red plums, cherries, Mediterranean herbs and very pleasant notes of black pepper; Taste the nose is confirmed by the first taste, with a deep texture of harmonious depth and other sweetness. Pleasantly soft with exuberant and well-balanced character; tannins are smooth and soft; Food pairing such a full-bodied wine is great to go with strong flavours such pasta with pork sauce or meatball, oven-baked meat or vegetable pasta. For the second course, you are spoilt for choice: Alico Nero d’Avola is excellent with rare red meat and braised meat but also with oriental dishes, such as chicken curry. A real treat with fresh and medium-aged cow, sheep and goat cheeses.