Cépage autochtone sicilien par définition, le Nero d'Avola puise ses racines dans la tradition de l'île méditerranéenne la plus fascinante et la plus riche culturellement. Vin somptueux et équilibré, fruit d'une terre réchauffée par le soleil brûlant et caressée par la brise marine, le Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC Le Clivie est une ode à Dionysos, le dieu du vin.
GRAPE 100% Nero d’Avola
APPELLATION D.O.C.
PRODUCTION ZONE Province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy
CLIMATE Hot and temperate, influenced by African summer winds
VINIFICATION After harvesting, our Nero d’Avola spends 12/15 days macerating at 26°C. It then ages in steel for about four months before bottling
ALCOHOL 14°
SERVING TEMPERATURE 14-16°C BOTTLE SIZE 0.75 L
DRINKABILITY The wine is bottled in glass and has no date of expiry. We recommend storage in a cool, dry place. To fully appreciate the qualities of the wine, it is best drunk within 36 months
COLOUR Deep ruby red
BOUQUET Fruity, with notes ranging from plum to fruits
of the forest
PALATE Good body, with smooth, mellow tannins
PAIRING Perfect with typical Sicilian dishes, such as spaghetti alla norma, aubergine parmigiana and caponata. Also ideal with grilled meats, roast lamb and fried food.
