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A delightful wine with rich, juicy flavours of fleshy plum and red cherry interlaced with subtle sweet spice and coffee notes backed by a spicy finish.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Italy
Sicily
Sicilia
Colomba Bianca
Nero d'Avola
Red Wine
Francesco Asaro
Nomacorc
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Established in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and the biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with more than 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically farmed vines. Colomba Bianca also has a further 7,500 hectares of vineyard, growing indigenous and international varieties. Despite their size, they engage a philosophy of micro-viticulture and micro-winemaking to ensure the ultimate precision, quality and expression of terroir. The stunning range of single varieties and innovative blends are tailor made under the watchful eye of head winemaker Mattia Filippi. Dynamic and passionate, the Cantine is constantly evolving with investments in the vineyards and in the technology of their five specialist wineries. With their sights firmly fixed on the future of Sicilian wine, Colomba Bianca is rapidly becoming one of the leading names in organic winemaking in Italy.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Nero d’Avola has long been the most important grape on the island of Sicily, thriving in the heat of the Mediterranean sunshine. Here in these sun-drenched vineyards, the highest standards are attained through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The vineyards are made up of distinct soil and climate conditions and range from sea-level up to 700 metres elevation, with each terroir imparting subtle complexity into the wine. The grapes undergo a sensory analysis and are hand-picked at optimum maturity. The grapes are harvested into 20-kilogram containers to prevent them from being prematurely crushed. The vineyards are certified organic.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The manual harvest took place between the end of August and the beginning of September. The grapes were macerated on their skins at low temperatures for 48 hours, in order to extract sweet, delicate tannins and colour. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of approximately 26°C and lasted for 12 days, followed by five months in stainless steel tanks to retain the purity of the fruit.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A delightful Nero d’Avola with rich, juicy flavours of ripe plum and black cherry interlaced with subtle sweet spice and coffee notes backed by a spicy character on the finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Nero d’Avola 100%.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Established in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and the biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with more than 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically farmed vines. Colomba Bianca also has a further 7,500 hectares of vineyard, growing indigenous and international varieties. Despite their size, they engage a philosophy of micro-viticulture and micro-winemaking to ensure the ultimate precision, quality and expression of terroir. The stunning range of single varieties and innovative blends are tailor made under the watchful eye of head winemaker Mattia Filippi. Dynamic and passionate, the Cantine is constantly evolving with investments in the vineyards and in the technology of their five specialist wineries. With their sights firmly fixed on the future of Sicilian wine, Colomba Bianca is rapidly becoming one of the leading names in organic winemaking in Italy.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Nero d’Avola has long been the most important grape on the island of Sicily, thriving in the heat of the Mediterranean sunshine. Here in these sun-drenched vineyards, the highest standards are attained through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The vineyards are made up of distinct soil and climate conditions and range from sea-level up to 700 metres elevation, with each terroir imparting subtle complexity into the wine. The grapes undergo a sensory analysis and are hand-picked at optimum maturity. The grapes are harvested into 20-kilogram containers to prevent them from being prematurely crushed. The vineyards are certified organic.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The manual harvest took place between the end of August and the beginning of September. The grapes were macerated on their skins at low temperatures for 48 hours, in order to extract sweet, delicate tannins and colour. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of approximately 26°C and lasted for 12 days, followed by five months in stainless steel tanks to retain the purity of the fruit.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A delightful Nero d’Avola with rich, juicy flavours of ripe plum and black cherry interlaced with subtle sweet spice and coffee notes backed by a spicy character on the finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Nero d’Avola 100%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Sub-region | Sicilia |
| Producer / Winery | Colomba Bianca |
| Winemaker | Francesco Asaro |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Nero d'Avola |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 14% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | B |
| Residual Sugar | 7 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Nomacorc |
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£12.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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