Nero d'Avola Vittoria 'Contesa dei Venti' Donnafugata

Vittoria DOC • Sicily • Donnafugata
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Donnafugata
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Vittoria DOC
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
10 days of maceration on the skins, alcoholic fermentation in steel
Aging
8 months in steel tanks and 7 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Nero d'Avola 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Vittoria DOC captures the distinctive personality of Sicily terroir. With 13% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Nero d'Avola 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 120-150 meters above sea level sandy soils with calcareous substrate. Vinification: 10 days of maceration on the skins, alcoholic fermentation in steel. The wine is aged 8 months in steel tanks and 7 months in bottle. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Braised lamb with herbs
Mature pecorino cheese
Grilled red meats and game
Wild mushroom risotto
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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