COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Valdibella
REGION
Sicily
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The JAKI Valdibella 2015 is a red wine from Sicily, Italy, produced by the Valdibella cooperative. This Terre Siciliane IGP wine is a blend of Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon, cultivated in the Camporeale area at altitudes between 250 and 350 meters on clay or calcareous soils. Valdibella is a cooperative of organic farmers established in 1981, emphasizing biodiversity and minimal intervention in their viticulture and winemaking. The wine's name, 'Jaki,' is a tribute to one of the cooperative's founders.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valdibella has been practicing organic farming since 1981.
Fact 02
The name 'Jaki' is a Sicilian dialect diminutive for Gioacchino.
Fact 03
The cooperative actively supports social initiatives.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The JAKI Valdibella is produced from hand-harvested grapes that are de-stemmed before undergoing natural fermentation for 9-10 days at approximately 28°C, with the addition of prepared must. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation follows. The wine then ages for 8 months in stainless steel vessels before bottling. Valdibella employs organic farming methods, including zero tillage, green pruning, and dry-farming, with a focus on biodiversity.
