Sicilia DOC Nero d'Avola con Leggero Appassimento Lu Meli 2021 Li Ciuri

The wine Lu Meli di Li Ciuri is a pure Nero d'Avola from slightly dried grapes. A riot of colors that are enhanced in a multicolored mosaic, "Li Ciuri", flowers, in the Sicilian dialect, represents a tribute to the terroir of origin, both in the label that recalls the majolica of Caltagirone, and in the name, which weaves an authentic bond with Sicily.

Nero d'Avola grapes are harvested and selected between September, after a period of drying on the plants. The bunches are then transferred to a fruit cellar and arranged in such a way that the natural climatic conditions lead to dehydration of the grapes with subsequent concentration of sugars. The must yield is very low, a quarter of the original weight of the grapes. The bunches are then destemmed and vinified. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, followed by aging for about 4 months in 500-liter tonneaux.

In the glass the wine appears bright and intense purple. On the nose it releases pleasant hints of honey, accompanied by fruity notes such as plum, black cherry, currant, blueberry and blackberry. On the palate it is soft, warm, with a fragrant and persistent finish.

Excellent with grilled meats, stewed game and mature cheeses.