Nero d'Avola Merlot, Sicilia, Chiantari 2022, Zabu'

Vinification: Destemming and crushing. The grapes are lightly pressed to avoid green tannins. Maceration at controlled temperature of 24/25°C for about 10-12 days. The must is reassembled every 4 hours. Malolactic FML in concrete tanks. After the blend the wine is ageing in American oak for 4-6months.

Vineyards: Our grapes grow at 350 meters above sea level on the clay and limestone slope. The thermic excursion between day and night create an explosive concentration of flavours in the grapes. The wine develops a minerality after taste thanks to soil composition.

Sensory Features: Red ruby, intense and full. Red fruit aroma, intense, with herbaceous and balsamic hints. Full-bodied, tannic. After taste of red fruit, warm ending.

Best served with: It matches perfectly well with cold cuts, beef tagliata and pasta. Excellent with typical mediterranean and Sicilian recipes.