Sicily
Valle dell’Acate
Valle dell’Acate
Produced In
C. da Bidini – Acate (RG) – eastern Sicily
Grape Variety
100% Nero d’Avola
Methods of Growth
Espaliers and cord, 5.000 plants/hectare
Production Per Hectare
5800 kg
Harvest Period
The second half of September
Aging Process
Wood and steel vats and bottle-aged for at least 9-12 months
Serve At
16°-18º C
Best Paired With
Meat dishes, Nebrodi suckling pig, game meats and roasts, grilled meats and filets. Highly recommended with aged D.O.P. ragusano cheese.
Appellation
IGT Sicilia Rosso, from 2012 Il Moro D.O.C. Sicilia Nero d’Avola
Alcohol Level
13.5%
Color
Intense ruby red
Aroma
Cherry and raspberry fruity and a spicy background, nicely balanced
Flavor
Full, warm and elegant, very persistent, with typical austere, but polite, tannins
Black Soil
These vineyards are located roughly 120 meters above sea level, where the earth is extremely dark, almost black in color. Soil has a medium density tending towards compact, with a fair proportion of small, dark stones. These vines are roughly 20 years old, and produce a Nero d’Avola wine called Il Moro, which is well- structured and marked by strong hints of small red fruits like blackberries, raspberries and black cherries, as well as dark chocolate tannins that are at once powerful and enjoyable.