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Cortenova Organic Nero d'Avola
Cortenova
Italy - Sicily

Color: Dense ruby red with violet reflections.
Bouquet: Lush and ripe bouquet full of mulberries, blackberries and spice.
Taste: Harmonious and well balanced with good berry fruit in a spicy background.

Acidity: 5.5

Specifications
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Nero d'Avola
Age of vines
between 10 and 25 years old
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Certifications
ICEA Organic Biologico
Soil type
Limestone and Clay mix
Vinification
The grapes are soft pressed and the juice is placed in stainless steel along with the skins for a maceration of 8 to 10 days with daily pumping over of the juice to extract more color and sweet tannins. The must is then racked and lightly filtered. Fermentation then takes place with selected yeast under controlled temperatures. The finished wine is placed in stainless steel holding tanks and bottled on order.
Production
5,000 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Excellent with lamb, grilled and barbecued meats, dishes with olives or capers and seasoned cheeses.

Producer Information: Cortenova

Cortenova is a Kysela Pere et Fils trademark, used for Italian value wines of premium quality. The label currently encompasses:

  • Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
  • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
  • Sangiovese di Puglia IGT
  • Prosecco di Treviso ...
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