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Baglio del Sole Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT wine — Castellare di Castellina winery — Dionysus
Red

Baglio del Sole Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT

by Castellare di Castellina · Tuscany, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesNero d'Avola
LineFeudi del Pisciotto
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Castellare di CastellinaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The wine is made only from grapes grown on the company's best plots. The Feudi del Pisciotto winery lies on the island of Sicily, 7 km from the sea, between Caltagirone and Piazza Armerina. The estate has 40 ha of vineyards planted with local varieties, from Nero d'Avola to Frappato, as well as international grapes such as Merlot and Cabernet.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the first half of September and vinified in steel vats. At the winery, must and wine are moved into the vats by gravity, a method considered particularly suitable and efficient. The winery has state-of-the-art equipment and can process up to 10,000 hectolitres.

Ageing

The wine ages for 6 months in steel and concrete vessels, followed by 4 months in bottle. Both old and new cellars are used for ageing the wines of the estate.

Tasting profile

Elegant and fruit-forward, with natural purity and appealing freshness. It shows remarkable elegance and the ability to develop over time.

Label / history

Feudi del Pisciotto is part of the Domini Castellare di Castellina group. Its labels are designed by leading Italian designers.