Nero d'Avola Douar Tenute Orestiadi

Douar Nero d'Avola DOC – La Selezione Line

Nero d'Avola Douar by Tenute Orestiadi is an indigenous mono-varietal with unrepeatable characteristics thanks to the uniqueness of the soil and particularly suitable vineyards surrounding the Belìce Valley. It is part of the Selezione line, a line of Mediterranean wines that best represents the particularities of the Gibellina area, in the Trapani hinterland. A Nero d'Avola of absolute finesse with a full sip, good intensity and length, and a soft and enveloping body.

Denomination: DOC Sicilia

Type: Red

Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola

Production Area: Valle del Belìce, in the Trapani hinterland

Altitude: 400 m above sea level

Soil: black earth, rich in silty-clayey substances, compact and resistant to drought

Harvest: manual, in the first ten days of September

Vinification: destemming and soft pressing of the grapes

Fermentation: at controlled temperature with pumping over and delastage technique

Malolactic fermentation: carried out in French oak barriques

Aging: 4 months in steel and 8-10 months in French oak barriques

Bottle refinement: at least 6 months in the bottle lying down

Alcohol content: 14% vol

Color: intense ruby red with violet reflections

Nose: broad and elegant bouquet with mineral and berry notes, integrated with delicate hints of morello cherry

Palate: delicate, with soft and well-balanced tannins

Aftertaste: fruity, harmonious and persistent

Pairings: versatile wine, perfect with second courses based on red meat and game but also with stewed fish and mature cheeses such as Ragusano

Chalice: Large balloon

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Longevity: 4-5 years

Bottled at origin by Tenute Orestiadi Soc. Coop. Agr. Santa Ninfa - Italy