Sicilia Doc "Chiaramonte" 2021 Firriato

The quintessential indigenous Sicilian grape variety shines with new light in this wine, which expresses the authentic fullness of its fruit. It is a different expression of Nero d'Avola that powerfully evokes the aromatic component of the island's most important red grape variety. The particular characteristics of the Dàgala Borromeo estate, where this varietal grows, lend themselves to shaping its modern structure and complex olfactory profile. On the sandy-loam alluvial soils of this plateau, research conducted by Firriato reaches its highest peaks with viticulture attentive to fully revealing the great biodiversity of the heritage of indigenous Sicilian grape varieties. And Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola is one of the purest manifestations of this philosophy.

CLASSIFICATION: D.O.C. Sicilia GRAPE VARIETIES: Nero d'Avola

PRODUCTION AREA: Trapani – Dàgala Borromeo Estate

EXPOSURE: South/South West (230 meters above sea level) SOIL TYPE: Medium texture tending to clayey

TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon with Guyot pruning

PLANTS PER HECTARE: 4,500/5,000

YIELD PER HECTARE: 80 quintals

HARVEST PERIOD: Third decade of September

HARVEST: Manual harvesting

VINIFICATION: Traditional red wine fermentation at controlled temperature

AGEING: 6 months in American oak barriques

BOTTLE AGEING: At least 6 months

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Completed

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C

COLOUR Intense ruby red with vivid purplish hues.

NOSE Shows impeccable and fragrant fruit, of surprising clarity, from which emerge, in succession, aromas reminiscent of plum and blackberries, black cherry and blueberries, black pepper, dark chocolate and humus.

PALATE Admirably combines its power with expressive softness, revealing itself to be deep and caressing, with a decisive character, well tempered by silky and persuasive tannins.