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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

AppellationSiciliaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNero d'Avola
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for15 years
Bottled in0.75 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.