Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC Riserva - Sciarra Soprana - Curatolo Arini 2018
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The price displayed is to be understood "per bottle". The discount is automatically applied to the Cart.Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC Riserva "Sciarra Soprana" by Curatolo Arini is a tribute to the excellence of the most representative grape variety of Sicily, Nero d'Avola, and to the long wine-growing tradition of the island. Curatolo Arini, one of the historic wineries of Sicily, boasts over a century of experience in the production of quality wines, with careful work that starts from the selection of the best grapes up to refinement in the cellar, where modern and traditional techniques blend to create wines of character and depth.
"Sciarra Soprana" is a name that evokes the particularity of the terroir of origin of the grapes, a selection of the best parcels of Nero d'Avola, cultivated on lands which, thanks to their composition and the influence of the Mediterranean climate, give the wine a richness aromatic and a balanced tannic structure. The Riserva represents the highest expression of this commitment, with prolonged aging in oak barrels which enhances its complexity and aging capacity.
By the glass, Nero d'Avola Riserva "Sciarra Soprana" has an intense, almost impenetrable ruby red color, a sign of its concentration and richness. On the nose, the wine reveals a complex and seductive olfactory profile, with dominant notes of ripe red and black fruits, such as blackberries and plums, enriched by nuances of spices, chocolate and a slight hint of tobacco and vanilla, testimony to the elegant transition into wood.
In the mouth, the wine demonstrates an extraordinary structure, with ripe and velvety tannins that contribute to a rich and enveloping texture. The balance between acidity and alcohol is perfectly managed, offering a harmonious and persistent sip. Ripe fruit flavors intertwine with balsamic and spicy notes, leading to a long, memorable finish that leaves a trail of warm complexity.
Ideal in combination with robust dishes of Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine, such as roasts, braised meats, game-based dishes and mature cheeses, Nero d'Avola Riserva "Sciarra Soprana" is also a meditation wine, which invites you to explore its many aromatic and gustatory nuances.
In conclusion, the Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC Riserva "Sciarra Soprana" by Curatolo Arini is a wine that masterfully celebrates the symbolic grape variety of Sicily, offering a tasting experience of great intensity and depth, the result of the passion and experience of one of the most representative wineries on the island.