Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The Nero d'Avola grows on clay-limestone soils in Sicily, where the climate lets the grapes ripen fully.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested in August at optimal ripeness and carefully sorted. The bunches are pressed and the must is vinified in steel tanks.
Tasting profile
Lively berry and spice aromas and flavours, easy to enjoy from the first sip. The palate is rounded and balanced, with a rich aroma. The style is light and delicate.
Serving and pairing
Suited to meat dishes and traditional Sicilian food.
Label / history
Francesco Folonari founded Folonari in 1825 in Valcamonica, in the Veneto region. In the mid-nineteenth century the family moved to Brescia, in the foothills of the Alps. He bottled the wine as well as producing it, which was unusual in the second half of the nineteenth century. His aim was good-quality, affordable wines for everyday drinking, a philosophy the company still follows. The company has vineyards in several Italian regions, including Tuscany, Chianti, Veneto and Bolgheri.
