Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2017 - Sallier de La Tour

The Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC by Sallier de La Tour has an intense ruby red colour in the glass, with the typical aromas of a young wine with red fruits, berries and cherries on the nose and very elegant notes of spices and liquorice. On the palate, this Sicilian red wine is full-bodied, with pleasant tannins and a good texture. In the finish fruity and long.

A beautiful, spicy and structured wine with development potential.

Vinification of the Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC from Sallier de la Tour

The winery of the Sallier de la Tour family in Monreale near Palermo is still family-owned. The vineyards and winery are managed by the Tasca family, who are experienced in viticulture, which has led to an international renown of the winery and its elegant wines.

For this Nero d'Avola, the grapes are grown in the vineyards of Monreale, the yields are low, which gives the wine high quality and concentration. The grapes are traditionally pressed in red, at a controlled temperature and on the skins, the malolactic fermentation is completed. Afterwards, 30% of the wine is aged for 12 months in small French oak barrels from Alliers and Troncais in second and third use, the other 70% mature in stainless steel tanks. After bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for a few weeks to harmonize.

Food pairings for the Nero d'Avola by Sallier de la Tour

This tasty Nero d'Avola is a good accompaniment to traditional dishes such as pasta with strong sauces, meat dishes, game and mature cheese or pizza with spicy salami.

Awards for the Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC Sallier de la Tour

• Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses for 2013