Colomba Platino Nero d'Avola

Vineyard and terroir

Nero d’Avola comes from central-southern Sicily, where the soils have a mixed calcareous-siliceous composition. The climate is defined by mild winters and hot, dry summers.

Grapes

100% Nero d’Avola.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at full ripeness in mid-September. Traditional fermentation includes extended contact with the skins, followed by racking, gentle pressing and malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures in cement tanks for at least 12 months and then in bottle for at least two months.

Technical data

Sicilia DOC. Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Total acidity: 6.50 g/L. pH: 3.44. Bottle format: 75 cl. Ageing potential: 5 years.

Tasting profile

Intense red to ruby-red in colour. The complex bouquet centres on marasca or black cherry and spices. The palate is full-bodied and well structured, with a velvety texture, soft tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 14–16 °C. Pair with aged cheeses, meat-based dishes and gourmet pizzas.

Label / history

Colomba Platino was created in 1959 from the inspiration of Topazia Alliata, daughter of Duca Enrico and the last Alliata-family heir to manage the winery. Nero d’Avola joined the historic Insolia-based identity of the range beginning with the late-2010s harvests. The contemporary line comprises an Insolia white, a Nero d’Avola red and a Frappato rosé. Their labels draw on Poliedrica, Arrigo Musti’s 2024 artwork displayed in the Casteldaccia cellars and dedicated to Topazia Alliata. The selected section depicts a Bacchante, representing her rebellious, nonconformist youth.