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

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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