Carlo Pellegrino 1880 "Materico" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC - Country: Italy - Capacity: 0.75

Materico, the IGT red wine offered here by Cantine Pellegrino, is a pure Nero d 'Avola. An autochthonous vine, for the few who don't know it yet, that in these last years is becoming more and more appreciated in Sicily. For the quality of its wines, of course, which in some ways can remind you of the finest and most elegant Pinot Noirs. Harvesting of the bunches destined for Materico begins in the first ten days of October. The vineyards are those of Salaparuta, not too far from the Marsala winery. Red wine vinification at low temperature, fermentation and aging in steel. Very simple. All done with respect for the starting fruit and the fineness of its aromas. The result is a wine characterized by a soft red color, with notes of red fruits, such as cherry, and black fruits, from blackberry to morello cherry. on the palate, however, it is especially impressive for its delicate freshness. The previously perceived fruit hints return, with an added delicate spice of black pepper and cloves. ...