Gulfi
Nerobufaleffj 2019
| Denomination | IGT Terre Siciliane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in small barrels of 500 and 225 litres for about 24 months; this is followed by bottle ageing for about two years. |
- Profile: Still organic red wine IGT Terre Siciliane, 100% Nero d’Avola, vintage 2019
- Ageing: Prolonged maceration; 24 months in small barrels followed by 2 years in bottle
- Aromas: Notes of eucalyptus and mint, blueberry, blackcurrant, liquorice and mineral nuances
- Taste: Full-bodied structure, warmth and freshness; savouriness, compact tannins and a persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: Temperature 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with pork, mushrooms and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Nerobufaleffj by Gulfi is an organic red wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes, an authentic expression of the Sicilian Lands territory. It displays a ruby red colour and an intense aromatic profile, characterised by balsamic notes of eucalyptus, mint and aromatic herbs, interwoven with hints of blackberries, liquorice root and subtle mineral nuances. On the palate, it is a red of great structure, warm and enveloping, balanced by fresh savouriness and a dense tannic texture. The sip finishes with a persistent aftertaste and pleasant fruity returns.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Sicily, in the Val di Noto, specifically in the Pachino area. The Nero d’Avola vines, trained using the traditional bush vine system, are cultivated following a strict organic and sustainable approach. The plants sink their roots into a mosaic of soils ranging from black clay to white limestone, and even red sand. This unique soil composition gives the wine a pronounced territorial character, enhancing its savoury traits and solid mineral component.
How it is produced
The grapes are harvested after mid-September to begin red vinification. The must undergoes a long maceration on the skins, an essential step to extract colour and substance. After malolactic fermentation, the wine rests in small barrels for about twenty-four months, refining the tannic structure. The production cycle concludes with bottle ageing for around two years, reaching perfect balance to accompany flavourful dishes based on pork, wild mushrooms or mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Born from the vision of Vito Catania, Nerobufaleffj has been enhancing the prized historic crus of Pachino since 1996. This red wine originates from forty-year-old bush-trained vines cultivated using organic and sustainable methods, nourished by a mosaic of clay, limestone, and sandy soils. Thanks to the expert guidance of oenologist Salvo Foti, the wine achieves heights of absolute elegance, celebrated by prestigious accolades such as 96 points from Vinous. A masterpiece from the Val di Noto that guarantees longevity of up to fifteen years, offering ever-evolving emotions.
Awards
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Salvo Foti
- Bottles produced: 220.000
- Hectares: 40
| Name | Gulfi Nerobufaleffj 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Gulfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the vision of Vito Catania, Nerobufaleffj has been enhancing the prized historic crus of Pachino since 1996. This red wine originates from forty-year-old bush-trained vines cultivated using organic and sustainable methods, nourished by a mosaic of clay, limestone, and sandy soils. Thanks to the expert guidance of oenologist Salvo Foti, the wine achieves heights of absolute elegance, celebrated by prestigious accolades such as 96 points from Vinous. A masterpiece from the Val di Noto that guarantees longevity of up to fifteen years, offering ever-evolving emotions. |
| Origin | Val di Noto (Pachino), Sicilia, Italia |
| Soil composition | The soil ranges from clayey black, to calcareous white, to sandy red. |
| Cultivation system | Alberello |
| Plants per hectare | 7000 |
| Harvest | Dopo la metà di settembre |
| Production technique | Red winemaking with long maceration of the must on the skins |
| Wine making | The grapes, harvested after mid-September, are vinified in red with a long maceration of the must on the skins; after malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred into small barrels of 500 and 225 litres where it matures for about 24 months, followed by bottle ageing for around two years. |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in small barrels of 500 and 225 litres for about 24 months; this is followed by bottle ageing for about two years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |