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Emporio Nero d'Avola-Merlot Terre Siciliane IGP

by Firriato · Sicily, Italy

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

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in vineyards in Sicily.

Vinification

Following harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification at a controlled temperature.

Label / history

Salvatore Di Gaetano founded Firriato in 1985 in the ancient town of Erice, near the provincial capital of Trapani. The winery subsequently acquired new estates and upgraded its winemaking methods and equipment.