CASE PRICE = $8.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket)
Notes From The Winemaker:
The Estate
The wine is produced at Casa Vinicola Botter, a family owned winery founded in 1928 and run today by the third generation.
The Vineyard
High density vineyards located in the provinces of Agrigento and Caltanissetta in southern and central Sicily. Vines are trained on “alberello” (bush vines). The soil is a mixture of limestone and clay The climate is dry and windy with average Spring temperatures of 15-20°C and Summer temperatures of 20-32° C during the day. The coolness of the nights and the constant aeration by the wind is optimal for bouquet and color. The relatively infertile terrain encourages the concentrated structure.
Made from 100% Nero d'Avola.
Harvest: October – by hand
Vinification: The grapes are soft pressed and the juice is placed in stainless steel along with the skins for a maceration of 8 to 10 days with daily pumping over of the juice to extract more color and sweet tannins. The must is then racked and lightly filtered. Fermentation then takes place with selected yeast under controlled temperatures. The finished wine is placed in stainless steel holding tanks and bottled on order.
Aging: 3-4 months in bottle
Food paring: Excellent with lamb, grilled and barbecued meats, dishes with olives or capers and seasoned cheeses.
What Does It Taste Like?
Dense ruby red with violet reflections. Lush and ripe bouquet full of
mulberries, blackberries and spice. Harmonious and well balanced with
good berry fruit in a spicy background.
Food paring: Excellent with lamb, grilled and barbecued meats, dishes with olives or capers and seasoned cheeses.
