Violino, Nero d'Avola DOC Vittoria

100% Nero d’Avola in pureness, Vittoria DOC. Violino is the deep soil, cradle and dream of the world — a wine that speaks of prehistoric sands and the ancient character of southeastern Sicily.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red with violet tints. Rich and sharp with good acid balance. Harmonic and full of red fruit: blackberry, plum, cherry and currant.

Vineyard & Vinification

• Grape variety: 100% Nero d’Avola
• Denomination: Vittoria DOC
• Soil: Dunes of prehistoric sands
• Altitude: 189 m a.s.l.
• Training & yield: Espalier · 70 q/ha
• Vinification: Meticulous selection and extraction of colour and bouquet. 8–10 days maceration in stainless steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation

Food Pairings

Red meat, seasoned Ragusano DOP cheese. Interesting with shellfish ragout.

Best enjoyed while listening to Violin Partita No. 3 BWV 1006 — J. S. Bach