Sicilia Nero d’Avola Sciarra Soprana Riserva 2020

A red wine of great stature, Sciarra Soprana is a structured and evolved Nero d'Avola from the vineyard of the same name in the province of Trapani on calcareous soil at an altitude of 200 meters. The southern exposure and the microclimate influenced by the proximity of the sea guarantee ideal ripening conditions for Syrah grapes. Nero d'Avola is the most important red grape of Sicily. Although it originates from the Avola area in the province of Ragusa, it is widespread throughout the island and often represents the flagship of every Sicilian winery. Depending on the cultivation area, Nero d'Avola can take on different characteristics. In western Sicily, where the climate is very hot and dry, Nero d'Avola produces powerful, fruity wines with a soft texture. This is the style of Curatolo Arini's Nero d'Avola Sciarra Soprana.

The harvest is manual. The wine ferments in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 20 days. After racking, the wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation in steel and then it ages for one year in barrique and another year in bottle.