Castellucci Miano - Nero d’Avola 2022 (750ml)

Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s most popular red grape. If you ever go to a restaurant in Sicily, you won’t see 5 Cabernets on the wine list. Instead, you’ll see 5 different Nero d’Avola producers! The grape is capable of many different wine styles. Castellucci Miano chose to make an elegant and lighter style to show off Nero d’Avola’s finesse and nuance. If you like light Pinot Noirs, this might be a great Sicilian transition for you. If you’re a fan of Nero d’Avola, you’ll be awestruck by its beautiful blackberry, current and volcanic espresso aromatics, and soft textures. The vineyards are located on the Madonie mountain slopes, at an altitude of 500 and 900 meters above sea level. Grown using the traditional espalier method and pruned in the guyot style. The average age of the nero d’avola vines is 30-40 years. The Madonie mountain soil is half sandy and clay with an alkyl reaction due to the limestone, contributing to the wine’s delicate aromatics. Grape harvest happens in October and th