WINE DESCRIPTION
Purato Nero d'Avola is hails from the Trapani area in the extreme west of the island of Sicily. Given the dry growing season, the low disease pressure is low providing perfect conditions for growing organic grapes.
After de-stemming, the grapes are very gently crushed after which the alcoholic fermentation begins. During the early stages of fermentation, which takes for around 15 days at a controlled temperature of approximately 22°C. Regular pumping over is carried out in order to extract deep colour and tannins. Once fermentation has finished, the wine is racked off and malolactic fermentation takes place. The resulting wine offers plummy fruit forward flavors and succulent tannins.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Purato Nero d'Avola leaps from the glass with aromas of wild forest fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, with subtle hints of herbs and spices.On the palate, it is fresh and lively, with juicy berry flavors and a velvety finish. Overall, this is a medium-bodied, approachable fruit-forward wine.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Velvety
No Tannin
Grippy
ORIGINS
Winery: Purato
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
3.6
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