{"product_id":"morgante-nero-davola-sicilia-2019-750ml","title":"Morgante - Nero d'Avola 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVineyard name: Contrada Racalmare\u003cbr\u003eSoil composition: Calcareous and Clay\u003cbr\u003eTraining method: Guyot\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 1,476-1,804 feet\u003cbr\u003eYield\/acre: 9 tons\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Various\u003cbr\u003eYear vineyard planted: 1999\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time: First half of September\u003cbr\u003eFirst vintage of this wine: 1998\u003cbr\u003eBottles produced of this wine: 250,000\u003cbr\u003eAverage Wine Age: 18 years\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 100% Nero d'Avola\u003cbr\u003eFermentation container: Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eLength of alcoholic fermentation: 15 Days days\u003cbr\u003eFermentation temperature: 77-82 °F °F\u003cbr\u003eMaceration technique: Pumpovers and Aeration\u003cbr\u003eLength of maceration: 15 days days\u003cbr\u003eMalolactic fermentation: Yes\u003cbr\u003eType of aging container: Barriques\u003cbr\u003eSize of aging container: 225 lt\u003cbr\u003eAge of aging container: Two years\u003cbr\u003eType of oak: French\u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 4 months\u003cbr\u003eLength of bottle aging: 4 months\u003cbr\u003ePrefermentation technique: Cold maceration\u003cbr\u003eTime on its skins: 15 Days\u003cbr\u003eTotal SO2: 89 mg\/L\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003epH level: 3.46\u003cbr\u003eResidual sugar: 1.1 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eAcidity: 5.9 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eDry extract: 33.3 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eMorgante Nero d'Avola 2022\u003cbr\u003eW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N\u003cbr\u003eAfter accumulating generations of grape-growing expertise, the Morgante family started\u003cbr\u003ebottling their own wine under the guidance of Riccardo Cotarella in the mid-1990s. Situated in\u003cbr\u003ethe western reaches of Sicily, where Nero d’Avola reaches optimal ripeness levels, Morgante\u003cbr\u003ehas crafted this beautiful 100% estate-grown Nero d'Avola wine.\u003cbr\u003eThe vines that source Morgante's Nero d'Avola DOC are grown at high elevation (1,476 - 1,804\u003cbr\u003efeet above seal level). Here, in the southern reaches of westsern Sicily, the landscape is arid and\u003cbr\u003erolling. However, Morgante's position within reach of cool coastal breezes ensures healthy and\u003cbr\u003eoptimal ripening conditions.\u003cbr\u003eThe 15 days of fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks allow for full, yet gentle,\u003cbr\u003eextraction of tannin and color while maintaining emphasis on the softness of Nero d'Avola.\u003cbr\u003eT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003eThis wine shows aromas of ripe black cherries and blackberries accompanied by hints of\u003cbr\u003evanilla, peppery spice, and smoke. On the palate, abundant flavors of ripe fruit and exotic\u003cbr\u003espices are balanced by a pleasing acidity and silky tannins.\u003cbr\u003eF O O D P A I R I N G\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy with simply seasoned grilled meats and vegetables, alongside legume-based stews and\u003cbr\u003ewith flavorful seafood preparations such as Zuppa di Pesce.\u003cbr\u003eV I N E Y A R D \u0026amp; P R O D U C T I O N I N F O\u003cbr\u003eW I N E M A K I N G \u0026amp; A G I N G\u003cbr\u003eA N A LY T I C A L D A TA\u003cbr\u003eP R O D U C E R P R O F I L E\u003cbr\u003eEstate owned by: The Morgante Family\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Riccardo Cotarella\u003cbr\u003eTotal acreage under vine: 150\u003cbr\u003eEstate founded: 1994\u003cbr\u003eWinery production: 250,000 Bottles\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Sicilia\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975806456032,"sku":"106275","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/morgante-nero-d-avola-sicilia_1.jpg?v=1663888062","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/morgante-nero-davola-sicilia-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}