Valle dell’Acate, Nero d’Avola, “Poggio Bidini”
Region: Sicily
Varietal Blend: 100% Nero d’Avola
Vintage: 2007
Production Area: C.da Bidini-Acate (Rg) – Eastern Sicily;
Vineyards: Southeastern exposure at 600 ft above sea level.
Soil: Medium texture,tending to compact,interspersed with limy tufa
Planting system: Low trained on wires system, spur pruned cordon
Vine density: 2.600 per acre
Harvest: August for the Chardonnay and September for the Insolia
Yield per Hectar: 6000 kilos
Bottles Produced: 24.000
Aging: Six months in stainless steel and released shortly after,
Vinification: The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at temperature controlled for a period of about 15 days.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Tasting Notes: Nice ruby red, with garnet reflections, reminding at the nose red fruits. It express in the mouth a good alcoholicity and acidity and very light tannins. Harmonious structure, good persistence.
Food Pairings: This is your pasta sauce wine. The acidity is fresh but not over-powering. Goes well also with sausage, and roast chicken.
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