Sicilia DOC Nero d'Avola Baglio di Serramarrocco 2021 Barone di Serramarrocco

The Baglio di Serramarocco by Barone di Serramarocco is a Nero d'Avola that comes from the "vineyard of Baglio", located along the wine road of Erice. The origins of the Barone di Serramarrocco estate are very ancient. In the 17th century, King Philip IV of Spain and Sicily gave Antonio Marrocco y Orioles an agrarian fief in the area of Erice and Trapani, which still forms the heart of the property today. The estate covers about sixty hectares of which 22 are intended for vineyards, which are located at about 300 meters above sea level, in a sunny hilly area a step away from the sea. The good temperature ranges and constant ventilation favour slow ripening with particularly rich aromatic profiles.

The Nero d'Avola grapes in purity are vinified with a maceration at 22-24 °C for 10–12 days in steel tanks, to then carry out the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in concrete. Ageing in bottle is 5 months before being placed on the market.

Intense ruby red colour, on the nose there are hints of currant, cherries, tamarind and licorice. The sip is structured, with smooth tannins and a persistent finish.

The wine goes well with second courses based on roasted and grilled red meats, as well as with aged cheeses.