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NeroSanloré
2011
4.0
2228 UAHQPR 0.69Region
Italy › Sicily › Sicilia DOC
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nero d'Avola
Alcohol
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
3.5 g/L
Tasting Notes(1)
4.0
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.
About
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.
