Donnata Nero d’Avola

Hill-grown Nero d’Avola with a distinctive personality. Its lean, dynamic structure captures the essence of its hilly terroir — balanced, expressive, and beautifully drinkable.

Type of wine: Nero d’Avola DOC Sicilia – Organic
Grape variety: 100% Nero d’Avola

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Soil type: Hilly, calcareous clay loam with moderate rocky content
Altitude: 340 metres above sea level
Year of planting: 2016
Production area: Contrada Mandranova
Training system: Espalier with spurred cordon pruning
Planting density: 5,400 vines per hectare
Yield: 80 quintals per hectare
Harvest period: Mid-September, manual harvest and bunch sorting

Vinification: Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 12 days at controlled temperature (23–26 °C), followed by malolactic fermentation with indigenous lactic bacteria
Maturation: 8 months in steel tanks, with a small proportion aged in French oak tonneaux
Bottle aging: Minimum 10 months at stable temperature (18 °C)

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Deep ruby with lively, bright reflections
Aroma: Complex notes of plum, blackberry, and cherry, interwoven with Mediterranean herbs and gentle spice
Palate: Intense and vibrant, with balanced tannins and a subtle savoury finish. Fresh yet full-bodied, with remarkable drinkability
Pairings: Perfect with Palermitan-style baked “anelletti” pasta or a juicy tuna steak
Serving temperature: 16 °C

FORMAT AND PRICING

Format: 750 ml – case of 6 bottles

• Private client: $33.65 / bottle – Total investment: $201.90
• Licensee: $30.30 / bottle – Total investment: $181.80