VENA
NERO D’AVOLA RIPASSO wine
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Vena is born from the vinification of Nero d'Avola and a subsequent refermentation technique, halfway between the Venetian "ripasso" and the Tuscan "government", on the pomace of the passito Frappato. Deep but at the same time delicate, ample and intriguing in its variegated bouquet. It expresses a slight sweetness, never excessive, supported by good acidity and fragrance, the result of the unusual combination of the two varieties.
For this Nero d'Avola Frappato the particular "ripasso" technique was chosen, marrying the Nero with the fermented pomace of our passito di Frappato, which is not by chance called Between Heaven and Earth. Its passage on the pomace for a certain period manages to give it an extreme elegance, a vein of sweetness, in fact, giving rise to a treasure of aromas.
Vena achieves the goal of softening the severe character of Nero d'Avola, obtaining a slightly sweet version of the great Sicilian wine, but without resorting to wood.
Data sheet:
| Origin |
Hills around Licodia Eubea |
| Vineyards |
From vineyards facing east, in the valley of the Dirillo river. |
| Grapes |
Nero d'Avola and Frappato |
| Harvest |
Last week of September |
| Vinification |
Short pre-fermentation maceration of Nero d'Avola, followed by fermentation in stainless steel at 28/30 degrees. Subsequent passage on the pomace of Frappato passito and further long maceration. |
| Alcohol content |
14,5 % |
| Color |
Vivid ruby red with violet reflections |
| Aroma |
Intense and varied. The small black fruits and the notes of dried fruit and jam are combined with delicate floral scents and spicy undertones. |
| Taste |
Round, soft and complex. The combination of sweetness, the pleasant tannic texture and the acid vein, gives the wine a beautiful harmony and balance. |
| Aging potential |
5/7 years. |
| Serving temperature |
16/18 degrees |
Minimum purchase of a carton of 6 bottles.
Shipped the day after the order
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