Nero d'Avola 2023

Name: Nero d'Avola 2023
Brand: Maxwell Wines
SKU: 50173
Price: 35.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$35 | $28 Club Price

Tasting Notes

Color & Aroma

Lush deep purple in colour. Aromatics of violets, cherry and pomegranate

Palate

Vibrant fruits of red cherry, pomegranate and a hint of pithy citrus. Lovely fine grained, soft savoury tannins, well balanced with bright acidity.

Pairing

Grilled lamb chops or barbequed ribs - but we believe it is the ultimate wine for wood oven pizza

Cellar

will benefit from 3-5 years of careful cellaring

About

Nero d'Avola is without question one of the jewels in the Sicilian winemaking crown, and is found growing between the smoldering volcano of Mount Etna and the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. In recent years the variety has found a warm welcome in McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate.

Maxwell_Nero_d_Avola_2023_Tasting_Note.pdf

Technical

Varietal

Nero d'Avola

Varietal

McLaren Vale

Alcohol

14

PH

3.47

TA

6.1 g/L

Winemaking

Vintage Conditions

The 2023 vintage will be remembered by many as a challenging year in the vineyard, especially during Spring with regular rain events causing increased disease pressure. Thankfully, McLaren Vale's vicinity to the ocean prevailed with sea breezes reducing mildew outbreaks. Vintage began 2-3 weeks later than a 'normal' vintage, with yields lower than average. The slow ripening and cool temperatures provided fantastic colour in reds.

Maker Notes

50% of the wine was matured in old neutral oak, and 50% in stainless steel tanks