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Producer priceRecommended retail price — / 750ml ≈ $14.60Original €13.00≈ £10.85 www.curatoloarini.com ↗

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.65%
Residual Sugar 3.47 g/L
pH 3.79
Total Acidity 5.45 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Nero d’Avola
Classification Sicilia DOC
Region Sicilia
Soil Medium-textured soil tending to clayey
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates 31 Aug 2024
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Soft Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Closure Diam 5
Production Details The Contrada Fulgatore vineyards are approximately 200 metres above sea level, trellised and Guyot-pruned. Grapes were harvested manually on 31 August. Skin maceration and primary fermentation lasted about 12 days in stainless steel at 24°C, followed by soft pressing and malolactic fermentation in steel. Part of the wine matured in oak casks for about 10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; balsamic notes, marasca cherry, cherry, plum, spices and vanilla; balanced palate with soft tannins and a fresh, juicy, elegantly spicy finish.
Food Pairing Barbecue, grilled steak, vegetables or Italian pasta dishes

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.77 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.85 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero d’Avola
Classification Sicilia DOC
Region Sicilia
Soil Medium-textured soil tending to clayey
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates 31 Aug 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Soft Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Closure Diam 5
Production Details The Contrada Fulgatore vineyards are approximately 200 metres above sea level, trellised and Guyot-pruned. Grapes were manually harvested on 31 August. Skin maceration and primary fermentation lasted about 12 days in stainless steel at 24°C, followed by soft pressing and malolactic fermentation in steel. Part of the wine matured in oak casks for about 10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; balsamic notes, marasca cherry, cherry, plum, spices and vanilla; balanced palate with soft tannins and a fresh, juicy, elegantly spicy finish.

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.81 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero d’Avola
Classification Sicilia DOC
Region Sicilia
Soil Medium-textured soil tending to clayey
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates 15 Sep 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Soft Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Closure Diam 5
Production Details The Contrada Fulgatore vineyards are approximately 200 metres above sea level, trellised and Guyot-pruned. Grapes were manually harvested on 15 September. Skin maceration and primary fermentation lasted about 12 days in stainless steel at 24°C, followed by soft pressing and malolactic fermentation in steel. Part of the wine matured in oak casks for about 10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; balsamic notes, marasca cherry, cherry, plum, spices and vanilla; balanced palate with soft tannins and a fresh, juicy, elegantly spicy finish.

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