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Primosole Nero d'Avola-Merlot Sicilia DOC wine — Castellani winery — Dionysus
RedSiciliaDOC

Primosole Nero d'Avola-Merlot Sicilia DOC

by Castellani · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationSiciliaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNero d'Avola, Merlot
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CastellaniTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown organically in environmentally managed vineyards in Sicily.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. After pressing, the must ferments in steel tanks for 20 days.

Ageing

The wine remains in steel tanks until bottling.

Serving and pairing

Pair with Mediterranean dishes, grilled red meat, and mature or semi-hard cheeses.