Producer | Porta del Vento |
Country | Italia |
Region | Sicilia |
Varietal | Nero d'Avola |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 1144303 |
Size | 750ml |
Tasting Notes: Nero d'Avola grapes grown on steep hills and handpicked in early September before being aged in large casks for at least twelve months. A mature wine from the first year, full of aromas of ripe berries, black cherry, wild herbs and an intense ruby color.
Estate History: Porta del Vento is the project of owner/winemaker Marco Sferlazzo. The tiny Porta del Vento winery sits 2000 feet above Palermo, near the village of Camporeale, an area of Sicily where nature can be very harsh. At 600m elevation, on incredibly steep slopes, this area is known for constant, brutal winds, blowing through the vineyards. These ever-present winds, along with the large, diurnal, temperature range, allow for wines of great concentration, character, low alcohol and racy acidity. The 100% Certified Organic and Biodynamic wines, which adhere to a strict, non-interventionist approach are produced unfiltered, so as to not deprive them of the elements that make them unique.