Augustali Contrasto del Rosso 2014

Augustali Contrasto del Rosso 2014

Augustali, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Nero d'Avola

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Sicily - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Augustali Contrasto del Rosso 2014
Wine of character but also of great balance, pleasantly tannic. It is remembered for its good harmony and high softness.

Colour

Intense ruby red.

Bouquet

Intense red fruits, such as blackberry and cherry, with a slight hint of capers and an undertone of spices flavour with great depth. Very mellow.

Flavour

An excellent balance of tannins and acidity on the palate; profound.

Pairing

Our Nero D’Avola is suitable with beef, game and any full-flavored cheese.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Augustali Contrasto del Rosso 2014
Type Red still
Classification IGT Terre Siciliane
Year 2014
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nero d'Avola
Country
Region Sicily
Origin The Augustali winery is in Sicily bordering the two provinces of Trapani and Palermo in the middle of the Gulf of Castellammare enjoying the picturesque hilly landscape sloping down to the sea. It is in the most fertile part of the Falconeria forest between Alcamo and Partinico, a land that was so dear to Frederick II of Swabia.
Climate Altitude: 200 m. a.s.l.
Cultivation system Guyot.
No. plants per hectare 4,600
Harvest Manual harvest between the first and the second week of September.
Vinification In red, preserving the real potential of grapes and respecting the best expression of the soil. Fermentation at controlled temperature.
Ageing In stainless steel tanks; 18 months in oak barrels (30 hl) and one year in bottle.
Production year 6,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Our Nero D’Avola is suitable with beef, game and any full-flavored cheese.
On offer Price Augustali Contrasto del Rosso 2014 CHF 18.70  inc VAT

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xtraWine
95/100 
2014
James Suckling
93/100 
2012
Augustali
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The Augustali farm is located in Sicily between the provinces of Trapani and Palermo. It's situated in the center of Castellammare Gulf, in the most fertile part of Bosco Falconeria between Alcamo and Partinico, a territory so dear to the Emperor Fre...

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