
2011
Region
Italy › Sicily › Sicilia DOC
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nero d'Avola
Alcohol
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
3.5 g/L
A leaky cork, the culprit of a tale tinged with the sadness of what could have been.
The bouquet is wrapped in dusty robes decorated with old cherry confiture, tobacco, and well-worn leather boots. It's lost the youthful sparkle, yet a pulse of freshness beats on thanks to the sturdy acidity. Despite being a tad weary, it holds a story that's still compelling.
Yet, the melancholy of its premature aging sits heavy. Oh, the bitter taste of potential lost, masked only slightly by the still pleasant sips. Heh.
Located a mere 10 meters above sea level, the San Lorenzo vineyard benefits from the temperate-warm Mediterranean climate. The sandy-red soils, characteristic of the region, further enhance the terroir, offering an ideal base for the vines. The vineyard's mainstay is the illustrious Nero d'Avola grape, accounting for 100% of its cultivation. With a planting density of 8,000 vines per hectare, Vigna San Lorenzo boasts a yield of 40 quintals per hectare.
The winemaking process commences post mid-September. The grapes undergo extended maceration with their skins, ensuring a deep extraction of flavors and aromas. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the resulting wine is transferred to 500-liter barrels, where it matures gracefully over the next two years. But its evolution is not yet complete---a subsequent year of bottle aging refines the wine further, allowing the Nero d'Avola's intricate nuances to come to the fore, and presenting a wine that truly encapsulates the spirit of Val di Noto.