Nero d'Avola Conchiglia (Trovati) DOC 2022 (3 bottles)

Nero d'Avola Conchiglia DOC 2022 / Cantina Trovati / Sicily

Container of 3 bottles

Red wine from Italy

Outside of Trentino, Mezzacorona owns the Trovati winery in Sicily. The wines produced here are sometimes labelled under the brand names Feudo Arancio or Stemmari, depending on the country in which they are sold. The Trovati winery has a total of seven hundred hectares of vineyards in southern Sicily, on wineries in Sambuca di Sicilia in the province of Agrigento and in Acate in the province of Ragusa. Autochthonous and international grape varieties are grown here, which are cultivated and controlled with the experience and knowledge of agronomists. Here tradition meets modern technology, because the winery has modern winery equipment and was able to win over the oenologist Calogero Statella, whose skill and many years of experience create wines with great personality and high quality. The rest is done by the sun and the wind, which give the grapes their taste.

The red grape variety Nero d’Avola is a high-quality autochthonous grape variety of Sicilian origin, which is now widespread throughout southern Italy. Due to its excellent properties, it is also called "Principe Siciliano" (Sicilian prince). The city of Avola is located between Syracuse and Noto in the southeast of the island and can probably be assumed as the namesake of this grape variety. This vine is one of the traditional Sicilian grape varieties and is also known under the name "Calabrese", which may indicate the origin of the grape in Calabria. The Nero d‘Avola is rarely offered as a pure wine - if it does, as in our case, it is usually deep dark and concentrated without lacking the necessary acidity - but often in a blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

Depending on the degree of ripeness of the grapes, the hand picking begins in the middle of September. In the wine cellar, the grapes are destemmed, gently pressed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks. This Nero d’Avola will be expanded in cement cisterns until it is bottled.

The Nero d’Avola is a unique red wine that stands out from other wines due to its liveliness and fruity taste. With its ruby red colour, the bouquet is reminiscent of ripe fruits with an outstanding note of currant. The taste of Nero d’Avola from Trovati is fruity, dry, velvety, and soft.

At an optimal drinking temperature of around 16 to 18°C, this fruity red wine goes very well with strong risotto dishes, pasta al forno, almost all meat dishes in general and lamb in particular and with spicy cheeses.

General properties

• Vintage: 2022
• Ageing: Dry
• Country: Italy
• Region: Sicily
• Volume: 2.25 litres

Detailed properties

• Producer and bottler: Cantina Trovati (Mezzacorona) - Via del Teroldego 1/E - 38016 Mezzocorona (TN) - Italia - +39 0461 616399
• Quality Designation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
• Grape: 100% Nero d'Avola.
• Production area: Sambuca di Sicila, in the province of Agrigento, where rich, mature and structured Nero d'Avola is obtained. It prefers clay-like terrain and is very sensitive to excessive dryness and too much exposure to sunlight. The type of farming is "Espalier", used with an average density of planting where there are 4500 plant per 2,5 Acres.
• Sensory characteristics: Intense and covered, bouquet with notes of currant stick out, wild strawberries and pomegranate. Soft and velvety flavor. Distinct characteristics of fruitness come forth.
• Colour: Deep ruby red with pleasant reflections of violet.
• Alcohol content: 13.5 % Vol.
• Residual sugar: 6.0 g/l
• Acidity: 5.0 g/l
• Stopper: Pressed cork.
• How to serve: Pairs well with Risotto, first courses of baked pasta, red meats, lamb and savoury cheeses. For its pleasant structure and intense aromaticity, the Nero d'Avola pairs ideally with typical Sicilian dishes, Spaghetti alla Norma, with eggplant and smoked ricotta cheese.
• Recommended serving temperature: Between 16 and 18°C.
• Allergens: Contains sulfites.
• Warning: Consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy, even in small quantities, can have serious consequences for the health of the child.
• EAN (bottle): 8032601682424
• Scope of supply: 3 x 0.75 litres = 2.25 litres.

Grape variety

NERO D'AVOLA

The Nero d'Avola is regarded as one of the most prominent and significant red wine varieties of Sicily, often bearing the title "Queen of Sicilian Vines". Though its precise origin is not definitively documented, it is generally considered an indigenous Sicilian grape variety. Its name, referring to the town of Avola in the province of Syracuse, suggests its likely regional origin. It is believed that the Nero d'Avola vine has been cultivated in Sicily for centuries. Written records of wine cultivation on the island date back to antiquity, indicating the probable significant role Nero d'Avola played in ancient Sicilian viticulture. Throughout the 20th century, Sicilian viticulture underwent various phases of modernization and quality improvement, with Nero d'Avola gaining increasing recognition for its quality and versatility in the latter decades of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Wines made from Nero d'Avola gained international acclaim, elevating the grape variety to a significant ambassador of the Sicilian wine industry. Today, Nero d'Avola is cultivated in various parts of Sicily, with certain regions like the province of Syracuse deemed particularly suitable for its cultivation. Nero d'Avola thrives in the warm, sun-drenched wine regions of Sicily. The Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters, provides ideal growing conditions for this grape variety. Soils can vary from sandy to clayey, contributing to the diversity of Nero d'Avola wines. The leaves of the Nero d'Avola plant are medium-sized and heart-shaped, typically dark green with slightly undulating edges, while the stems are usually greenish to reddish. The grapes are relatively large with a cylindrical shape, bearing oval berries that turn dark blue to black when ripe. The grape clusters can be densely packed and are usually loosely filled. The berries have medium size and thick, dark skins, containing juicy, dark flesh rich in colour, aroma, and sugar content, making them ideal for winemaking. Nero d'Avola is a robust grape variety well-adapted to the warm Mediterranean climate of Sicily. The plant can withstand dry conditions and is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. It thrives best in sunny locations with well-draining soils to realize its full potential. While Nero d'Avola can be used as a single varietal, it is often blended with other local or international grape varieties to enhance complexity and structure.

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