U Cumpare • Nero d’Avola
U Cumpare, in Sicily, is the one who is considered more than a friend, he is the person you can always trust, just like this wine. Intense ruby red color with violet reflections, it has a typical aroma and hints of red fruit, the taste is full, well balanced with a fine and persistent structure. Ideal for cheeses and cured meats, it is recommended to combine it with typical Mediterranean dishes.
Classification: I.G.P Terre Siciliane
Vineyard location: Hyblean Hills
Soil and altitude: Red sandy soil, 170 m. asl
Grapes varieties: 100% Nero d’Avola
Training system: Trained in the counter-espalier system and pruned in Guyot
Age of vineyard: 10 – 15 years
Yield per hectare: 100 Q.
Vinification: 10 days maceration with marcs and fermentation at controlled temperature
Ageing: 3 months in steel and 1 month in bottle
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Formats: bottle cl. 75
Serving temperature: 14° – 16°