Nero d'Avola Sicilia igt "Eventus"

Name: Nero d'Avola Sicilia igt "Eventus"

Appellation: Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Area of Origin: Sicilia

Hints of the Vineyard: Nero d’Avola is an autochthonous varietal from the Sicily island. The grapes are produced on the hills near Trapani town, hand picked, and showing great potential and elegance, thanks to specific climate conditions.

Vinification: This wine undergoes a traditional wine-making process.

Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola

Tasting Notes: Deep brilliant red in colour, with underwood flowers aroma, combined with fine notes of redcurrant and plums. Medium-full body, silky texture on the palate, excellent concentration of fruit, fine tannins, long finish.

Food Pairing Notes: A wonderful complement to red meat, game dishes, delicatessen, it suits also spicy dishes. Open preferably two hours before drinking. Serve at 16 – 18 °C.

Ageing Potential: 40 months

Average Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%

Awards

• GOLD MEDAL at the 2012 AWC Vienna
• GREAT MENTION at the 2012 Vinitaly Enologico - Verona
• GOLD MEDAL at the 2011 Prà Maggiore
• SILVER MEDAL at the 2011 Vinalies International Paris
• BRONZE MEDAL at the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards
• BRONZE MEDAL at the 2011 SIWC - Shanghai
• COMMENDED at the 2011 Vinitaly Enologico - Verona
• LODE (COMMENDED) at the 2011 International Wine Challenge
• GOLD MEDAL at the 2010 Prà Maggiore
• SILVER MEDAL at the 2010 Japan Wine Challenge
• SILVER MEDAL at the 2010 SIWC - Shanghai
• GOLD MEDAL at the 2009 Prà Maggiore
• SILVER MEDAL at the 2009 Femmes et Vins du Monde
• SILVER MEDAL at the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards