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Harmonium Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC wine — Firriato winery — Dionysus
RedSiciliaDOC

Harmonium Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC

by Firriato · Sicily, Italy

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Appellation
SiciliaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Nero d'Avola
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Dark
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
15 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
FirriatoSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from three sites—Cru della Ferla, Cru della Beccaccia and Cru della Lepre—each with a different exposure. The vineyards lie at around 300 metres above sea level on clay and loam soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand throughout September, when each site reaches optimal ripeness. Fruit from the three vineyards is vinified separately. Fermentation lasts up to 14 days in stainless-steel vats at 24–26 °C, preserving the grapes’ natural aromas and flavours.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by at least six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Complex on the nose, with a rich, well-structured palate. It is harmonious and balanced, with a firm tannic backbone. Bottle ageing brings increasing refinement and elegance.