CENTUNO NERO D'AVOLA SICILIA DOC SPECIAL SELECTION .

Wine type red – DOC Sicilia Grapes 100% Nero d’Avola Area of production Agrigento area, 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 600 m a.s.l. Average age of vines 20 years Training system predominantly Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) with renewable spurred cordon espalier Plants/hectare 4000 - 5000 Yield/hectare 8,5 tonnes Harvest mid September to mid October Fermentation small steel and cement tanks at 26ºC with 4 daily pump overs Maceration 8 - 10 days Malolactic fermentation totally carried out Ageing 12 months in French oak casks Bottle ageing 6 months before release Serving temperature 18°C Suggested glass type medium-sized balloon-shaped glass Tasting notes Colour deep and bright ruby red colour with violet hints; Bouquet clear notes of red ripe fruits followed by balsamic and spicy hints; Taste an impression of freshness with a balanced enfolding richness and elegant tannins; Food pairing excellent with pasta alla norma – with eggplant and tomato sauce –, beef filet with Sichuan black pepper; superb with a pecorino cheese tasting of different ageing