Kalaurisi Nero D'Avola, DOC
MaggioVini
Maggio Vini was founded about 50 years ago and
is based outside Vittoria in the southern part of Sicily. They
grow indigenous grapes--Catarratto, Nero d'Avola and Frappato as well as
international varieties--Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in their 123
acres of vineyards.
This wine is made from 100% Grillo, a grape variety thought to be a cross
between Cataratto and Zibibbo grape varieties. The grape was principally
used to make Marsala, and the variety was nearly abandoned in the 1960's.
The grape has been brought back to popularity in its own right as a
dry white wine.
The name of the wine, Kalaurisi, is derived from
"Kalau l'avulisi" which in the local dialect of the time meant
"Nero d'Avola grapes have arrived"
Deep ruby red, full-bodied, notes of dark cherry and Black Splendor plums, firm structure unmarred by common Sicilian over-oaking, smooth balanced finish. Goes well with hearty dishes such as lamb stew or Osso Bucco
Region: Sicily
Classification: Terre Siciliana
Area of Production: District of Ragusa
Grape Variety: 100% NerD'Avola
Soil: Red sandy soil
Average Age of Vines: 20-25 years
Trellising System: Bush system
Production per Acre: 3.57 tons
Vinification: 15 days maceration and cold fermentation in stainless steel.
Maturation: 6 months in stainless steel and 3 to 6 months in the bottle
Total Acidity: 5.7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3.9 g/l
PH: 3.67
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Cases Produced: 4,160
