Gulfi
Neromaccarj Nero d'Avola 2019
Other years:
2020| 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, aged in small 500-litre oak barrels for about 2 years; then in bottle for at least 1 year. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Identity: Organic red wine IGT Terre Siciliane, 100% Nero d’Avola, vintage 2019
- Aromatic profile: Notes of red fruits and blackberry, enriched by refined hints of vanilla
- Taste: Full, fruity and harmonious, with great structure and long persistence
- Vinification: Long maceration, matured for 2 years in oak and 1 year in bottle
- Pairings: Ideal with meats, game and pasta; decant for 1 hour and serve at 16-18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Gulfi Neromaccarj is an organic red wine that expresses the pure character of Nero d’Avola. In the glass, it reveals an intense ruby red colour, enriched by vibrant violet highlights. The aromatic bouquet is distinguished by notes of red fruit and blackberry, nuanced with hints of vanilla. On the palate, it offers a full and fruity sip, supported by a great structure that ensures persistence and an excellent aptitude for ageing.
Where it comes from
This Terre Siciliane originates in the landscapes of south-eastern Sicily, between the municipality of Chiaramonte Gulfi and the Val di Noto, particularly in the area of Pachino. The vineyards are situated about thirty metres above sea level, immersed in a temperate-warm Mediterranean climate. The presence of calcareous-clay soils profoundly influences the wine’s profile, enhancing its clear aromatic intensity and defining its authentic territorial identity.
How it is produced
The grapes are harvested during the second half of September. The red vinification involves fermentation accompanied by a long maceration on the skins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in small oak barrels for about two years. A final period of refinement in the bottle of at least one year allows the organoleptic profile to stabilise and harmoniously integrate the lively fruity notes with the evolved aromas acquired in the wood.
History and Curiosities
Born from the vision of oenologist Salvo Foti, Gulfi Neromaccarj 2019 expresses the authentic essence of the calcareous-clay soils of the Val di Noto. This elegant organic Nero d’Avola, aged for two years in oak barrels and one year in bottle, offers a structured and persistent sip, enriched by enveloping notes of blackberry and vanilla. The result of vines over 35 years old cultivated in Pachino, this fine Terre Siciliane IGT stands out for its long maceration on the skins and boasts 93 points from James Suckling, delivering an experience of profound complexity.
Awards
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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
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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 Neromaccarj 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 oenologist Salvo Foti, Gulfi Neromaccarj 2019 expresses the authentic essence of the calcareous-clay soils of the Val di Noto. This elegant organic Nero d’Avola, aged for two years in oak barrels and one year in bottle, offers a structured and persistent sip, enriched by enveloping notes of blackberry and vanilla. The result of vines over 35 years old cultivated in Pachino, this fine Terre Siciliane IGT stands out for its long maceration on the skins and boasts 93 points from James Suckling, delivering an experience of profound complexity. |
| Origin | Val di Noto (Pachino area), Sicily, Italy |
| Climate | Warm-temperate Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Calcareo-argilloso |
| Plants per hectare | 8000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 5,000 kg per hectare |
| Harvest | Second half of September |
| Production technique | Fermentation with long maceration on the skins |
| Wine making | The grapes, harvested after mid-September, are vinified using the red wine method with a long maceration of the must with the skins. |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, aged in small 500-litre oak barrels for about 2 years; then in bottle for at least 1 year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |