Primo Quarto Miceli
A judicious blend of two classic grape varieties, the nero d'Avola and the sangiovese, yields this lovely, ruby-red wine. Richly redolent of sun-ripe fruit, is flavours, too, are fruity, and it is lightly tannic.
Description: A judicious blend of two classic grape varieties, the nero d'Avola and the sangiovese, yields this lovely, ruby-red wine. Richly redolent of sun-ripe fruit, is flavours, too, are fruity, and it is lightly tannic.
Ageing potential: 2 years
Storage: Away from light at 12°C
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Glass: Balloon
Serving suggestions: With red meats, hearty main courses, and full-flavoured cheeses
Production area: Hilly area in central Sicily over 400 m
Training method: Espalier
Soils: Medium textured, mostly clay
Vineyard aspect: South/East
Weather: Mediterranean climate with significant temperature differentials
Harvest: Late September
Vinification: De-stemming of ripe grapes and 8-day fermenation at 24°C. Pressing-off and immediate malolactic fermentation.
Skin contact period: 8 days
Malolactic fermentation: Developed
Alcoholic content: 13,5% Vol.
Oenologist: Filippo Di Giovanna
Visual: Ruby red
Nose: Morello cherry, ripe fruit, currant, plum
Palate: Full and fruity, with good body, lightly tannic, hints of vanilla
Finish: Tannic
Bottled in Sciacca by Wineries Miceli Srl - Palermo - Italy
- Alcohol level
- 13.5%
- Cellars
- Miceli
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola - Sangiovese
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Sicilia IGT
