Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $16.85Original €15.00≈ £12.52 | www.curatoloarini.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 14.4 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero d’Avola
Classification Sicilia DOC
Region Sicilia
Soil Calcareous soil
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates September 2024
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 250
Closure Diam 5
Production Details The vineyard is in the hills of Fulgatore, Trapani, at approximately 200 metres above sea level, on calcareous soil; vines are south-facing, vertically trellised and Guyot-pruned. Before harvest, half the grapes are cut and left to dry on the vine under the Sicilian sun, after which the whole parcel is harvested. Following destemming, the wine receives approximately 12 days of skin maceration and ferments for 15 days at 24–26°C in stainless steel. Part of the wine then matures for approximately six months in used 250-litre Gamba oak barriques. The recommended serving range is 14–15°C. The 2024 season had a mild, unusually rainy spring, a hot summer averaging 26°C, and northwesterly winds that helped preserve grape quality and varietal aromas.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby red with violet reflections; intense violet, black-cherry, vanilla and spice aromas; full-bodied, with intense red-fruit and plum flavours and a soft finish.
Food Pairing Steak or rich lasagna
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 14.5 g/L
pH 3.4
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Nero d’Avola
Classification IGT Terre Siciliane
Region Sicilia
Soil Clay and sand
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 15 days
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 250
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Closure Agglomerate Cork
Production Details Importer specification: grapes came from western and central Sicily; a portion was dried for 10 days after harvest, then destemmed, macerated and fermented in stainless steel for 15 days. Stainless steel and barriques were used together for at least six months of maturation.
Tasting Notes Ruby with violet tones; aromas of ripe black fruit, prune, dried fruit and cinnamon-like spice; smooth tannins, rounded acidity and abundant rich fruit.
Food Pairing Asian dishes, beef, lamb, pasta or pizza, pork, and spicy food