Nero D'Avelo Wine Notorius 2005 is an award winning wine that is produced in Sicily, Italy by Duca Di Castelmonte's reknown wine make Carlo Pellegrino. Duca Di Castelmonte Notorius Nero D'Avelo 2005 is ruby red in color. The aromas of ripe fruits will prepare your palete for rich mature fruit that is balanced and generous with a refined and velvety taste. Produced in Sicily, in the Province of Trapani, there is no better Nero D'Avelo wine available at this price. This Nero D Avelo table wine goes well with red meat dishes and cheeses.

The Pellegrino company was founded in Marsala in 1880. The family estate stretches for more than 300 hectares in the prime area of western Sicily, with its rich soils, micro-climates, and vines. Today it is one of the leading Sicilian companies for the production of Grillo, Marsala and table wines under the Duca di Castelmonte label. Since its inception, the founding Pellegrino family members have been instrumental in making sure that the company follow thousands year-old wine making traditions.

RATINGS: BRONZE Medal - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

Notorius Nero D'Avola 2005 Duca di Castelmonte Information:
Production Area: Sicily - Province of Trapani
Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola
Pruning: Guyot style
Yield: Nero d'Avola 8.000-10.000
Kg/ha
Soil: clay - limestone
Harvest: mid September by hand
Vinification: long maceration, temperature controlled fermentation with selected yeasts
Refining: 6 month in barriques (Allier and Limousin oak)
Color: ruby red
Bouquet: richly flavoured with ripe fruit notes
Taste: balanced and generous with a refined and velvety taste
Alcohol: 13%
Serving Temperature: room temperature