Doppiozeta
Noto Rosso DOC
One of the first iconic Sicilian wines
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Winery Zisola |
Winery location Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa) |
Grape varieties Nero d'Avola |
Alcohol 13.17% |
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Total acidity 6.54% |
Vineyards location 3 parcels (Piscina, Sopra Navel, Mandorleto) 95-130 m (310-425 ft) a.s.l.; S/E exposure |
Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral with a good rocky structure |
Vineyards age 10 - 15 years |
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Training system Head-pruned bush vines - Organic agricolture (in conversion) |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 10th |
Vinification Natural fermentation in small stainless steel tanks without any addition of yeast or temperature control |
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Period of maceration 30 days |
Ageing Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in oak - Over 16 months in 500 lt Tonneaux (medium toasting - 50% new) |
Finissage Over 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling December 2020 |
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Available on the market October 2021 |
Production 20.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2006 |
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Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Intense, pronounced spices and fruit flavors, powerful and elegant texture |
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Doctor Wine 95 Pts |
James Suckling 93 Pts |
Decanter 92 Pts |
Vinous 92 Pts |
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Wine Spectator 91 Pts |
Winescritic.com 90 Pts |
After a 2017 year characterised by severe drought, but with temperatures lower than the average, 2018 began with little rain which, however, did not affect the shoot growth from the end of March.
Spring was mild until May, when the climate dramatically changed, with a drop in temperature and very strong rainfall. Summer, too, was quite temperate, with many heavy showers; therefore, the harvest was postponed for 15 days.
This climatic trend continued throughout September, with mild temperatures during the day and cool ones at night, which favoured the proper ripening of the grapes. The result is satisfactory and confirms the results obtained in the previous years, with very elegant wines.
Beginning of the harvest: August 22nd
End of the harvest: September 28th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 273 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4130 °C
Evaluation: Good
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Winery Zisola |
Winery location Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa) |
Grape varieties Nero d'Avola |
Alcohol 14.38% |
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Total acidity 6.30% |
Vineyards location 3 parcels (Piscina, Sopra Navel, Mandorleto) 95-130 m (310-425 ft) a.s.l.; S/E exposure |
Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral with a good rocky structure |
Vineyards age 9 - 14 years |
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Training system Head-pruned bush vines - Organic agricolture (in conversion) |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 9th |
Fermentation temperature 28 - 30° C |
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Period of maceration 30 days |
Ageing Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in oak - Over 16 months in 500 lt Tonneaux (medium toasting - 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling December 2019 |
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Available on the market November 2020 |
Production 13.800 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2006 |
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Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Intense, pronounced spices and fruit flavors, powerful and elegant texture |
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Decanter 96 Pts |
Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
Falstaff 93 Pts |
Vinous 92 Pts |
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Wine Advocate 92 Pts |
Wine Spectator 91 Pts |
James Suckling 90 Pts |
This vintage was characterised by a severe drought. In winter the temperatures were in line with the period, with a vigorous growth in March.
Summer was one of the hottest in the last ten years, with temperature peaks reaching 43 ° C several times between June and July. In the third decade of August, surprisingly, abundant rainfalls restored the balance of the vintage; however, the harvest was brought forward 10 days for the white grapes.
This climatic trend, with warm temperatures during the day and cool ones at night, promoted the health situation of the grape and bunches, which featured a thick skin. The result is good and confirms the trend of the previous years, with acid wines rich in colouring substances.
Beginning of the harvest: 16 August
End of the harvest: 2 October
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 225 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,188°C
Evaluation: Very good
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Winery Zisola |
Winery location Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa) |
Grape varieties Nero d'Avola |
Alcohol 13.22% |
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Total acidity 6.43% |
Vineyards location 3 parcels (Piscina, Sopra Navel, Mandorleto) 95-130 m (310-425 ft) a.s.l.; S/E exposure |
Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral with a good rocky structure |
Vineyards age 8 - 13 years |
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Training system Head-pruned bush vines - Organic agricolture (in conversion) |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 12th |
Fermentation temperature 28 - 30° C |
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Period of maceration 16 days |
Ageing 16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling December 2017 |
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Available on the market June 2018 |
Production 13.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2006 |
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Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Muscular, explosive spices and fruit flavors, thick but elegant taste |
Food pairing Roasted meats, spicy stews, aged cheeses |
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Fasltaff 91 Pts |
James Suckling 91 Pts |
Vinous 91 Pts |
Annata caratterizzata da forte siccità infatti dopo le piogge avute alla fine di Ottobre 2015 fino all'arrivo della primavera si sono registrati solo 49 mm di pioggia, si è assistito ad un inverno con temperature sopra la media di 6°C, e conseguentemente una ripresa vegetativa anticipata di almeno dieci giorni rispetto la media. Anticipo che si è avuto durante tutto il corso della campagna, fino ad arrivare alla seconda settimana del mese di agosto dove non con poca preoccupazione si sono avuti acquazzoni che hanno ristabilito il giusto andamento dell'annata e ripulito le piante e l'aria da tutto il secco avuto fino ad allora. Da ricordare sicuramente le due ondate di caldo che ha investito la Sicilia la prima a cavallo tra giugno e luglio e la seconda i primi giorni di agosto toccando punte di 42°C.
Il ciclo vegetativo, in generale, si è avvalso all'inizio di temperature calde di giorno e fresche di notte, che ha fatto si che il germogliamento è risultato anticipato rispetto alla scorsa annata di circa dieci giorni, così come la fioritura (iniziata dopo la metà di maggio) cui è seguita una buona allegagione; anche l’invaiatura ha subito un anticipo rispetto alla media stagionale.
Questo andamento climatico e meteorico ha favorito una buona sanità sia per la vite che per i grappoli che sono arrivati con una buccia consistente fino alla vendemmia. Il risultato è stato molto soddisfacente e sicuramente in evoluzione rispetto le annate precedenti con vini ricchi di sostanze coloranti e acidità non indifferenti.
Inizio Vendemmia: 31/08
Fine Vendemmia: 27/09
Piogge (Somma delle precipitazioni dal 1/4 al 30/9): 225 mm
Indice Temperature (Somma della temperatura media giornaliera dal 1/4 al 30/9): 4202°C
Valutazione: Eccezionale
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Winery Zisola |
Winery location Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa) |
Grape varieties Nero d'Avola |
Alcohol 13.70% |
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Total acidity 6.14% |
Vineyards location 3 parcels (Piscina, Sopra Navel, Mandorleto) 95-130 m (310-425 ft) a.s.l.; S/E exposure |
Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral with a good rocky structure |
Training system Head-pruned bush vines - Organic agricolture (in conversion) |
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Nr. of vines per hectar 5.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 21st |
Fermentation temperature 28 - 30° C |
Period of maceration 16 days |
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Ageing 16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new) |
Bottling December 2017 |
Available on the market June 2018 |
Production 13.000 bottles |
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Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2006 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Muscular, explosive spices and fruit flavors, thick but elegant taste |
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Food pairing Roasted meats, spicy stews, aged cheeses |
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