Doppiozeta
Noto Rosso DOC
One of the first iconic Sicilian wines
Vinous 92 Pts |
Winery Zisola - Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa) | Grape varieties 100% Nero d'Avola | Alcohol 13,49% | Total acidity 6,47% |
Vineyards location 3 parcelle (Piscina, Sopra Navel, Mandorleto) 95-130 a.s.l.; S/E exposure | Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral with a good rocky structure | Agriculture Organic (in conversion) | Vineyards age 11 - 16 years |
Training system Head-pruned bush vines | Nr. of vines for hectare 5,550 | Harvest Hand picked from September 18th | Fermentation Naturally in small stainless steel tanks without any addition of yeast or temperature control |
Maceration Over 30 days on the skins | Malolactic Fermentation Spontaneous in oak | Ageing Over 16 months in 500 lt Tonneaux (medium toasting - 50% new) | Finissage Over 4 months in concrete tanks |
Filtration Unfiltered | Bottling December 2021 | Available on the market May 2023 | Production 20.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt | First vintage 2006 | Ageing potential Over 20 years | Key descriptor Intense, pronounced spices and fruit flavors, powerful and elegant texture |