Moranera 2019
IGT Marsala, Terre di Santa Maria/Abbazia Santa Anastasia, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Nero d'Avola |
| Producer: | Terre di Santa Maria / Santa Anastasia |
| Origin: | Italy / Sicilia |
Description
Nero d'Avola - the Sicilian grape variety par excellence! In the nose this elegant Moranera presents itself with aromas of sour cherry and forest raspberry as well as some mint. On the palate blackberry and red cherry with hints of mandarin and white pepper and currants. Fine-grained tannin and a certain freshness make it a very drinkable Sicilian, which is not overloaded.
Attributes
| Origin: | Italy / Sicilia |
| Grape variety: | Nero d'Avola |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 5 years after harvest |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Grilled fish, Spaghetti alla bolognese, Orecchiette, Strozzapreti alla siciliana, Vegetable pie |
| Volume: | 13.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Nero d'Avola
The taste of Sicily
Nero d'Avola reigns supreme in Sicily as the most widely planted grape on the island. It was named after the town of Avola near Siracusa, and appeared in the writings of a botanist by 1696. At the time, however, he still called them “calavrisi”, in reference to their origin in Calabria. It undoubtedly likes the heat. In southern climates, it develops a seductive bouquet of plum and chocolate, good body and velvety tannins. At the same time, it has plenty of acidity, which gives it a great aging potential. Until 20 years ago, it was mainly incognito: it was used to give more colour to wines from Tuscany, Piedmont or the French Languedo. But since the 1990s, vintners have stood by it, and success has proven them right. Tip: these wines almost seem made for homemade lasagne and spaghetti Bolognese!
Sicilia
Sicily: more than a wine island
The largest island in the Mediterranean has a greater variety and history of wine to offer than many wine-growing countries. The focus of this interest rests on the full, fruity, yet well-structured wines from the long-neglected red Nero d'Avola variety, and on the wholesome Catarratto white wines. In addition, two legendary wines are experiencing a well-deserved renaissance: the liqueur wines from Marsala and the growths from Mount Etna, with their impressive crispness and complexity.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
