Alessandro di Camporeale, "DonnaTa'"
Region: Sicily
Varietal Blend: 100% Nero d’Avola
Vintage: 2005
Production Area: Camporeale, district of Mandranova, Palermo.
Vineyards: 60 acres at 1,200 ft above sea level.
Soil: Hilly, clay, sandy.
Year of planting: 2000.
Planting system: Espalier with Guyot.
Vine density: 2.300 per acre
Yield per acre: 42 quintals
Harvest: Mid-September
Bottles Produced: 30,000
Vinification: 12 days macerations at controlled temperature with malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 6 months in steel tank and 2 months in the bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes: The color is of a deep, vivid ruby red. Scents of red berries and spices at the nose, like licorice and cocoa, and an undertone of leather. The palate is full bodied and smooth with hints of licorice.
Food Pairings: Elaborate meat dishes, roast meats, fresh and aged cheeses, and pastas with flavorful sauces.
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