Tenuta D'Apaforte PGI Terre Siciliane 75 cl Quignones

Classification: Protected Geographical Indication - Sicilian Lands
Variety: nero d'avola 100%
Production area: contrada sant'Oliva Licata AG
Altitude: 150 a.s.l.
Exposure of the vineyards: south-west.
Climate: mild winters and very hot summers
Average age of the vineyards: 12 years
Yield: 125 quintals
Training system: spurred cordon counter-espalier.
Vine density: 4000 plants per hectare.
Vinification: vinification on the skins for 4 days at a controlled temperature of 26°C;
Malo-lactic in steel;
Elevation for 15 months in French oak barriques, aging in bottle for at least 12 months.
Alcohol: 14%.

Organoleptic Characteristics
Colour: intense ruby red.
Bouquet: typical varietal notes of cherry and morello cherry, background of raisin flowers and tobacco, licorice and pepper.
Flavour: in the mouth it is round, full, with fruity and spicy returns, all supported by an important tannic structure that gives length and persistence.
Service temperature: 18°
Food pairings: ideal for large meat-based dishes and aged cheeses such as an excellent Ragusano pecorino.
Contains sulphites.