Pirovano Collezione Nero D’Avola Sicilia DOC

Key characteristics:

Pirovano Collezione Nero D’Avola Sicilia DOC is a distinguished red wine that highlights the rich character and vibrant qualities of the Nero d’Avola grape, Sicily’s flagship varietal. This wine offers a balanced structure with well-integrated tannins and a surprisingly fresh finish, making it a truly special expression of Sicilian winemaking.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Nero d’Avola, showcasing the unique characteristics of Sicily’s most important indigenous red grape.
• Appearance: Intense ruby red with captivating purple reflections.
• Aroma: Very intense and complex, with pronounced hints of dark cherry, plum, and blackberry, intertwined with notes of undergrowth, spicy nuances, licorice, and a subtle touch of cocoa.
• Taste: Dry, rounded, and full-bodied on the palate, it reveals velvety tannins and a good mineral strength that supports an excellent structure. The finish is lingering and unexpectedly fresh.
• Region: Hailing from Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, where the Nero d’Avola grape finds its ideal hot and relatively dry climate. The terroir, often characterized by calcareous-clay or reddish-brown soils, contributes to the grape’s intense aromatic profile and robust structure.
• Pairing: An ideal companion for a wide range of dishes including red meat, lamb, roasted meats, pork, pasta with rich meat sauces (ragù), pizza, beef stew, and a variety of medium to hard aged cheeses. It also pairs well with spicy food, vegetables, and mushrooms.

Overall impression:

This Nero D’Avola offers a captivating and harmonious drinking experience, combining intensity of flavor with an elegant structure. It is a true testament to the passion and tradition of Sicilian winemaking.

Extra notes:

• Cantine Pirovano boasts a rich history dating back to the mid-1800s when Amadio Pirovano first opened his tavern “Da Pirovano” for selling wine.
• Nero d’Avola, also known by its synonym Calabrese, is widely regarded as “the most important red wine grape in Sicily”.