Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola

Name: Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola
Brand: Firriato
Price: 16.98 USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Italy, Sicily

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.9

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Italian winery, Firriato. This wine is made from the Nero d'Avola grape variety, which is grown in the Chiaramonte Gulfi of Sicily. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level, which provides ideal growing conditions for the grapes. The winemaking process involves a careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with a deep ruby color and intense aromas of black cherry, plum, and spices. On the palate, it is rich and complex, with a long and persistent finish. Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola is a perfect choice for those who appreciate high-quality, full-bodied red wines with a distinct Sicilian character.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola is a full-bodied and robust red wine, with an intense ruby-red color and aromas of ripe cherries, blackberry and blueberry, with subtle notes of vanilla, cocoa and spices.On the palate, it is balanced, smooth and firm, with a long and persistent finish. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, making it an enjoyable and easy to drink wine.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

ORIGINS

Winery: Firriato

Region: Sicily

Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture. Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Reviews