COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola
PRODUCER
Icon Wines
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Villarini Nero d'Avola 2023 is a product of Sicily's renowned Sicilia DOC region, a place known for its favorable climate and diverse soils that nurture the island's most important red grape, Nero d'Avola. Icon Wines, a collaborative effort between ViniMundi and local Sicilian producers, aims to create wines that reflect both tradition and modern winemaking. This partnership emphasizes quality and a deep respect for the terroir. The 2023 vintage benefited from the region's warm, dry conditions, contributing to the wine's characteristic intensity. A portion of this wine undergoes aging in oak barrels, adding another layer to its profile.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nero d'Avola is Sicily's signature red grape.
Fact 02
Icon Wines partners with local producers worldwide.
Fact 03
40% of this wine sees oak aging for complexity.
Fact 04
This wine has garnered multiple Gold medals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Villarini Nero d'Avola 2023 is produced from 100% Nero d'Avola grapes grown in the Sicilia DOC region. The winemaking process involves fermentation, likely in stainless steel, to capture the grape's inherent fruit profile. A significant portion, 40%, of the wine undergoes aging for 10 months in oak barrels, utilizing both first and second passage wood. This aging contributes to the wine's structure and complexity. Icon Wines, as a cooperative, works with local producers to implement these techniques, aiming for quality that reflects the Sicilian terroir.
