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NeroSanlòrè wine — Gulfi winery — Dionysus
Red

NeroSanlòrè

by Gulfi · Sicily, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesNero d'Avola
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Keeps for12–15 years
Bottled in0.75 l · 6 l
GulfiSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The unirrigated San Lorenzo vineyard lies a few hundred metres from the Sicilian coast, exposed to hot sun and iodine-tinged sea air. It is farmed using biodynamic methods, and its Nero d'Avola vines are more than 40 years old.

Vinification

Harvest begins on 15 September. Fermentation is followed by extended skin maceration and malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine ages in 225 L barrels for at least 24 months, followed by a further two years in bottle. After release, it requires additional time to become fully harmonious.

Tasting profile

Complex, powerful and distinctive, with a layered character. The 2008 vintage is especially elegant and feminine.