Pianogrillo - Otto/Otto Nero d'Avola 2019

A rich, smooth Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy. Made by a Baron. 

The fruit, certified organic, was handpicked, destemmed, crushed and macerated for 7 days with twice daily gentle punchdowns, then transferred to old Sicilian chestnut oak for full malolactic fermentation and 2 years maturation. Unfined, lightly filtered, with minimal so2 at bottling. Aromas of wild strawberry, black currant and pomegranite, with a warm and velvety mouthfeel.

THE ESTATE

Baron di Pianogrillo, Lorenzo Piccione, is not only a master of organically farmed wine and olive oil, but is also an artist and concert pianist. The land that has belonged to Pianogrillo Barons for centuries is also home to a local herd of an endangered breed of protected Sicilian swine, who, along with some horses, are free to graze amongst the 14 hectares of vines that produce Frappato, Nero d’Avola, Grillo and Grecanico. Case in point - Lorenzo and his teams' dedication to sustainability of the ancient land they farm is unwavering, and as such his vineyards and winery are certified organic. 

Wild ferments, zero adjustments, corrections or additions minus small doses of SO2 at bottling; displaying purity of fruit, vigour, texture, salinity and minerality.

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