Nero d’Avola – Bottiglia Artistica Incisa e Dipinta a Mano - Principe di Corleone

Elegant artistic bottle of Nero d'Avola – Principe di Corleone. The bottle is entirely handmade by decorator artists and engravers, who model the surface of the bottle with skill and passion, making it unique.

Nero d'Avola is a great Sicilian classic that represents one of the historic grape varieties of Sicily. A Nero d'Avola of rare elegance that stands out. It has an intense ruby red color with violet reflections, the scent is intense and fragrant.

TASTING NOTES
It has an intense ruby red color with violet reflections, the scent is intense and fragrant. The nose recalls cherry, berries, cloves, licorice and tobacco. The taste is fine and elegant, warm, dry, full-bodied and velvety on the finish.

PAIRINGS
To drink at 16° – 20°c., it accompanies dishes based on red meat, game and hard cheeses. It best expresses its qualities if uncorked half an hour before being served.

FERMENTATION
Grapes used: Nero d'Avola cultivated with low yield. (typical grape of Sicily).
Harvest: early September. Bottling: various lots.
Method: maceration in stainless steel fermenters.
Temperature: 28° C. Duration: 8 – 10 days.
Malolactic: yes.
Aging in oak: 7 months.
Type of barrels: Aging in Nevers and Allier barriques.
Elevage in the bottle for at least 4 months.

DATA SHEET
Vintage: 2017/2019
Grapes: Nero d'Avola 100%
Alcohol: 13%
Format: 0.75l
Ideal consumption: 2020/2025
Serving temperature: 16/18 °C
Moment to taste it: Dinner with friends
Typology: Red
Pairings: First courses of land, Second courses of land