(Boccantino)
Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC Riserva
Nero d'Avola - Boccantino - Schenk Italia
brand
Boccantino
Typology
red

From the union of diverse lands in southern Italy comes a collection of wines that exalts their peculiarities. A work of selection, vinification, and refinement that translates into bottles capable of telling unique stories and flavors.

 

A journey through southern Italy: Abruzzo, Campania, Apulia, Sicily, and Sardinia meet in a line of wines that celebrate the oenological richness. Different lands, fine grapes, and skilled vinification merge into glasses of different shades, from white to red, passing through rosé. A toast to the excellences of Southern Italy, preserved in every bottle like a precious treasure.

Alcool
13%
Recommended temp.
14-16 °C
Grapes
Nero d’Avola
(FOOD PAIRINGS)

Perfect with pasta, roasted or grilled red meats. Excellent also on its own.

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(DETAILS)
01 Vinification

Grapes are manually harvested in the first week of September, and undergo fermentation. When fermentation is completed, the wine is aged in medium size barriques for about 8 months, and then followed by a further maturation in stainless steel tanks and in bottle.

02 Description

Intense ruby colour with violet hints. Delicate bouquet with pomegranate notes. The taste is velvety and structured, with a persistent finish.