Saro Nero d’Avola

Cantine Amato, Sicily, Italy

Dedicated to the winery’s founder, grandfather Saro, this Nero d’Avola offers an elegant expression of Sicily’s native variety. The vineyards are planted between 350 and 400 meters above sea level, bringing freshness and balance to the wine. The nose is expressive with aromas of ripe cherry and dried flowers layered with notes of leather, forest floor, and spice. Full-bodied, the palate remains graceful and vibrant, supported by velvety tannins.

Farming
In conversion

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Nero D'Avola

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 2008

Vessel
90 % Stainless steel 10 % American oak barrel

Vineyard Yield
50 hl/ha

Soil Type
Medium limestone and tending to clay

Annual Production
5000 bottles

Vinification

Fermentation takes place at 24–25°C, with 10–12 days of skin contact. Following gentle pressing, the wine undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. It then matures partly in stainless-steel tanks (90%) and partly in oak barrels (10%) for a minimum of one year. After blending, the wine undergoes at least six additional months of bottle aging.