Sicilia DOC Nero d'Avola 2020 Barone Montalto

Nero d'Avola is produced by the Sicilian winery Barone Montalto, founded in 2000, which is based in Santa Ninfa, in the province of Trapani. The estate manages about 400 hectares of vineyards, partly owned and partly by contributors, located in the Bèlice valley, in the Valley of the Temples and in Noto, in the south-eastern part of Sicily.

It is made with grapes from vineyards of Nero d'Avola grown on alluvial soils, composed of silt, clays and sands. The fermentation of the grapes takes place with maceration on the skins for 12–15 days, followed by aging in steel for 4 months.

Deep ruby red in colour, it gives aromas of ripe berries and licorice. The palate is full-bodied, with sweet tannins and a good persistence.

Ideal in combination with savoury first courses, grilled red meats and aged cheeses.