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Italy | Sicily | Valdibella | Kerasos Nero d'Avola

Kerasos Nero d'Avola

VARIETAL
100% Nero d'Avola

NOTES
FARMING: Certified Organic

SOIL: The vineyard site at sea level has soils rich in limestone. The high elevation vineyard has medium textured soils with clay deposits.

VINEYARD: Grapes are sourced from two vineyard sites. One site is located at sea level, with the other being of high elevation

VINIFICATION:  The grapes are vinified in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 8-12 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is matured for about 8 months. About half the production is aged in wooden barrels and the other half in steel.