Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $37.71Original €33.50≈ £28.48 | www.lescaves.it ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nero Davola
Nero Davola100%
Classification IGP
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Red soil, Medium consistency; formed of sub-apennine sands of pliocene origin, Of limestone-siliceous nature, Interwoven with compact layers of fresh clay and siliceous sand.
Elevation 230.0 meters
Harvest Dates End of September, first days of October
Sites Bastonaca, Vittoria (RG), South-East Sicily
Vine Age 50 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Slavonian barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Organic farming. Head-trained vines, 8,000 vines/hectare. Spontaneous fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts. Aging in Slavonian barrels and bottle.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Nero Davola
Nero Davola100%
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Red soil of medium consistency, With limestone and compact layers of fresh clay
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation Flat Exposure
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Estate vineyards in Bastonaca, Vittoria, south-east Sicily
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested; spontaneous skin fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeast; aged for two years in large barrel, followed by one year in concrete and six months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Complex dark, red and purple fruits; forest floor, leather and smoked spices; firm body and a textured, non-aggressive finish
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 0.95 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 5.81 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero Davola
Nero Davola100%
Drinking Window 2031+
Classification Terre Siciliane IGT
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Mineral-rich red clay with limestone and silicates
Sites Bastonaca, near Vittoria
Vine Age Over 50 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Sulfites 52.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Organically cultivated, biodynamically managed alberello-trained vines; spontaneous fermentation; maturation in small oak barrels; filtered. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C. Organic control number: IT-BIO-004.
Food Pairing Meat dishes
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 92; James Suckling 93
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Producer Information
Website
Address
S.P. 3 Acate-Chiaramonte, Km. 14,300, 97019 Vittoria (RG), Italy
Phone
+39 0932 876145
Email
Owner
Giambattista Cilia; Cirino Strano; Giusto Occhipinti