Gurrieri Nero d’Avola 2021
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Gurrieri Nero d’Avola 2021
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100% Nero d’Avola, a red variety that is indigenous to south-eastern Sicily (Avola is not far from Vittoria), organically grown in vineyards planted near Chiaramonte Gulfi in the Contradas Ponte and Biviere. The vines were planted in 2008, at about 900 feet/290 meters above sea level; the soil is calcareous clay.
The grapes are normally picked in early October, destemmed, crushed, and left ferment without the addition of yeast. Maceration takes about 2 weeks; the wine is left on the lees for another 3 weeks, then racked off and aged for 15 months.
Gurrieri Nero d’Avola is finer than many examples, but still a substantial, meaty red wine with berry notes (more black than red), tea-leaf, and a hint of licorice. I would pair this with more substantial pasta dishes, and red meats.
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Gurrieri Nero d’Avola 2021
The Nero d’Avola is a wonderful expression of this ancient and famous grape of Sicily, which is also locally known as Calabrese, as it takes on a different and fresher characteristic when grown in the sandy clay hills of the Hyblaean Mountains, compared to other parts of the island.
The grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning and brought to the cellar for a hand-destemming before an extended and cold skin-maceration and native yeast fermentation in stainless steel.
The resulting wine has depth on the nose, with dark berries and bright barely-ripe fruits, hints of earth and spice, and a compelling note of something very Italian. The palate is fresh, with ample amounts of bright acidity, an approachable tannic backbone, and fruit that is expressive and driven to accompany the more earthy nature of the grape.
| Weight | 4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 12 in |
| Type | Wine |
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| Winery/Vintner | Gurrieri |
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