Red wine · Sicilia DOC
Nero d'Avola
By Baglio Baiata Alagna · Sicily, Italy
Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC from Baglio Baiata Alagna, in western Sicily. Aged in stainless steel vats: deep ruby robe, intense nose of dried flowers, ripe red fruit and black pepper, round palate with ripe, balanced tannins.
13 % volABV
Sicilia DOCAppellation
Nero d'AvolaGrape variety
RedColour
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ITasting notes
Profileindicative profile, typical of a Nero d'Avola
Body
LightPowerful
Tannins
SuppleTannic
Acidity
LowBright
Sweetness
DrySweet
Aromatic intensity
SubtleIntense
Tasting
Appearance
Deep ruby.
Nose
Intense: dried flowers, ripe red fruit and black pepper.
Palate
Clean and round, with ripe, balanced tannins.
Aromas
Dried flowersRipe red fruitBlack pepperPlumBlack cherry
Pairings
Red meatCharcuterieMatured cheeseSauced pasta
IIMaking & terroir
- Terroir
- Western Sicily (Marsala, Trapani) — mineral-rich volcanic soils
- Grape variety
- Nero d'Avola
- Maturation
- 6 to 10 months in stainless steel vats, unoaked
IIIThe producer
Founded in 1946 in Marsala, Cantine Alagna (Baglio Baiata Alagna) is a Sicilian family estate listed among Italy's historic trademarks, with ~50 hectares of vines in the west of the island.
VSpecifications
- Origin
- Sicily, Italy
- Format
- 75 cl bottle
- Packaging
- Case of 6
- Storage
- Away from light and heat
- Reference
- VIN-011
Information
- Colour
- Red
- Grape variety
- Nero d'Avola
- Appellation
- Sicilia DOC
- ABV
- 13 % vol
- Serving temperature
- 16–18 °C
- Cellaring potential
- 3 to 5 years
The wine