Zisola is made only from traditional “Alberello” (bushy) vines and natural agriculture near Noto, an unique area to make wine. The proximity of the sea and the soil rich in limestone allow to best harmonize the natural Nero d’Avola exuberance, with a great freshness and elegance.
The vineyards are located at 130 metres above sea level with a south eastern exposure. The vines are free standing ‘alberello’ bush vines, planted at a density of 5,550 vines per hectare and the soil is of calcareous and mineral with medium texture. Vineyard age: 14 – 19 years
The small but efficient cellar is equipped with temperature controlled stainless steel vats. After harvest, the grapes are gently pressed. Maceration lasts for approximately 14-16 days. Fermentation then takes place at 26-28°C. The wine is then aged for 10 months in 225 litre barriques (33% new) before bottling in September 2019.
The winter was characterised by below average temperatures, with some frosts and low levels of rainfall, which laid down the basis for good plant health conditions.
The vegetative awakening and fruit-setting stages benefitted from the mild spring temperatures, which ended in May with the arrival of a series of heat waves.
The summer was extremely anomalous by Sicilian standards, with peak temperatures over 40°C, but with sudden and substantial temperature changes, and light rainfall in September, that delayed the harvest by 10 days, with respect to previous years.
The result of the harvest is most satisfactory, yielding a production of elegant wines, in line with the company’s research.Beginning of the harvest: August 26th, 2022
End of the harvest: October 5th, 2022
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 183 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4.299 °C
Evaluation: Good
Well built, forest fruits and sunny orange peel flavors, long and layered taste.
Spicy fish soups, savoury pasta and rice dishes, grilled red meats and vegetables
Falstaff
91 Pts
Noto, Sicily
100% Nero d'Avola
Natural Cork
12.50%
5.80%
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