COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola
PRODUCER
Nordic Sea Winery
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Manifesto Nero d'Avola 2023 is a red wine from Sicily, Italy, produced by Nordic Sea Winery. Established in 2008 by Takis Soldatos, Nordic Sea Winery is known for its global grape sourcing and its practice of completing the refinement, aging, and bottling processes in Simrishamn, Sweden. The 2023 vintage in Sicily was characterized by challenging weather patterns, which led to a reduced harvest but a strong emphasis on producing wines of high quality and distinct character. The wine carries the Terre Siciliane IGT designation.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Swedish winery with Sicilian grapes.
Fact 02
Global sourcing, Swedish finishing.
Fact 03
2023 Sicily vintage: less quantity, more quality.
Fact 04
Pioneering winemaker Takis Soldatos.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Manifesto Nero d'Avola begins with de-stalking and a two-day cold maceration of the skins. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks over 7-10 days, utilizing frequent pumping over and pressing. Malolactic fermentation is also conducted in stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes aging on its lees for a minimum of five months before its release. The 2023 vintage in Sicily was managed with a focus on quality due to challenging climatic conditions, aiming for wines with clarity and definition.
