2010 Zisola Nero D'Avola

2011

A grand family of wine, enchanted by Sicily, discovered the hamlet of Zisola near Noto, an area of rare beauty. This wine is made from traditional "Alberello" (bushy) vines grown in the ancient area of Noto.Appellation: Sicilia IGTWinery location: Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa)Grape varieties: Nero d'AvolaAlcohol: 14,10% vol.Total acidity: 5,80‰Vineyards location: 130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposureSoil: Medium texture, calcareous and mineralTraining system: Head-pruned bush vinesNr. of vines per hectare: 5,550Harvest: Hand picked from 6th to 26th of SeptemberFermentation temperature: 26 - 28° CPeriod of maceration: 14 - 16 daysAging: 10 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 33% new)Bottling: December 2012Available on the market: June 2013Production: 100,000 bottlesFormats: 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 ltFirst vintage: 2004Aging potential: Up to 10 yearsKey descriptors: Well built, forest fruits and sunny orange peel flavors, long and layered taste