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Pinocchio Sicilia IGT wine — Dievole winery — Dionysus
Red

Pinocchio Sicilia IGT

by Dievole · Tuscany, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesNero d'Avola
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
DievoleTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is grown in clay soils at a planting density of 3,300 vines per hectare.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in early September. The first 24–28 hours of vinification take place at 10 °C in refrigerated stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation lasts 10 days.

Ageing

After malolactic fermentation, the wine is bottled and aged for six months.

Label / history

The label depicts Pinocchio, the character from Carlo Collodi’s story of the same name.