LIMPIADOS red (from the homonym
castle existing in the port of Licata)
Origins from espalier
vineyards with a density of 3400 plants per hectar. The
tendrils are more than 9 years old.
The fermentation takes place at contrlled temperature
(around 24°C).
The aging in steel tank is alt least 2 years long. The
elevation in bottle is at least 12 months long.
The variety is pure Nero
d'Avola.
100% Nero d'Avola from
over-ripen grapes.
After long and careful
studies, the Baron Nicolo' detected the production method
used in the 5th century b.C. by the settles from
Rhodes and Crete on the coasts of Agrigento.
Even if revisited, this wine encompasses centuries of
history and bond with the land.
To the smell, it astonished for intensity and aromatical
variety, ranging from the red fruits to carobs, from spices
to soil aroma.
The deep ruby red color, with garnet shades, anticipates the
full taste.
To the taste, it amazes for intensity and persistence,
showing the strong alcoholic content, superior to 14.5% in
volume.
The inklings of jams, liquorice, black pepper and cinnammon
make it an unmistakable wine.
The vines, located on lean soil, pruned according to ancient
traditions, are the best suited to produce high valued
grapes, capable to over-ripe on the plant without loosing
freshness.
The maceration in steel lasts for no less then 15 days, at
the end of which the wine is poures several times to
guarantee a perfect oxygenation.
