AYNAT NERO D'AVOLA SICILIA DOC SPECIAL SELECTION .

Wine type red – Sicilia DOC Grapes 100% Nero d’Avola Area of production community of Canicattì, Agrigento area (south west Sicily) Soil type sandy-silt soils of medium consistency with an alkaline reaction due to the presence of limestone, and white in colour owing to the ‘trube’ (residual product of local sulphur mines) which characterise the soils most suitable for the production of this grape variety. Altitude of vineyards from 200 m to 600 m a.s.l. Average age of vines 25 - 30 years Training system predominantly vertical shoot positioning (VSP) with renewable spurred cordon espalier Plants/hectare 4000 - 5000 Yield/hectare 6,5 tonnes Harvest beginning of October Fermentation small steel and cement tanks at 30ºC with 6 daily fullings Maceration 20 days Malolactic fermentation totally carried out Ageing 12 – 14 months in new French oak Bottle ageing 12 months before release Serving temperature 18°C Suggested glass type large balloon-shaped glass for important red wines Tasting notes Colour deep red, almost black with deep red highlights; Bouquet the typical varietal qualities are easily recognisable: notes of plum and black cherry in alcohol, humus and liquorice, followed by intense tones of nutmeg, tobacco and graphite, distinct and pleasant; Taste expressivity and harmony are the predominating themes of this fine wine: in the mouth it is powerful and vibrant, yet incredibly drinkable thanks to the smooth tannin; Food pairing pappardelle pasta with sausage and porcini mushrooms, bucatini pasta with meat sauce, and pasta alla Norma with eggplants and tomato sauce. Excellent with horse stew, the classic Sicilian falso magro (with a good sauce), ammuttunatu tuna (with caciocavallo cheese and garlic) with mint and garlic sauce. Best with very mature cheese with a solid texture.