COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola, Shiraz
PRODUCER
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine SpA
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pasqua Mucchietto Nero d'Avola Shiraz is a red wine from Sicily, Italy, produced by Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine SpA. It is a blend of the native Sicilian grape Nero d'Avola and Shiraz. The wine originates from the Terre Siciliane IGT appellation. Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine SpA is a family-owned winery with a long history, now in its third generation, known for its commitment to quality and sustainability across its vineyards in Veneto, Puglia, and Sicily. This particular blend showcases an international approach to Sicilian winemaking, offering an accessible profile with good value.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Sicilian native meets an Australian icon: Nero d'Avola and Shiraz unite.
Fact 02
Pasqua has been crafting wines for nearly a century.
Fact 03
This wine hails from Terre Siciliane IGT, a broad designation for Sicilian wines.
Fact 04
The 'EKO' designation often signifies organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pasqua Mucchietto Nero d'Avola Shiraz is produced by blending Nero d'Avola and Shiraz grapes. The winemaking process likely involves controlled fermentation, possibly in stainless steel tanks, to preserve the fruit characteristics. The specific details of aging and vinification are not provided, but the aim is to create an accessible red wine. The 'EKO' designation suggests that organic viticulture practices are employed in the vineyards. The blend itself represents an innovative approach, combining indigenous and international grape varieties.
