Feudi del Pisciotto Nero DAvola "Versace" 2020

Feudi del Pisciotto Nero d’Avola “Versace” 2020

A polished, full-flavored expression of Sicily’s signature red grape, made from 100% Nero d’Avola grown around Niscemi in southeastern Sicily. The 2020 opens with blackcurrant, blueberry, ripe cherry and dark plum, followed by notes of sweet spice, dark chocolate, herbs and a lightly smoky, toasted character. The palate is rich and velvety but retains good freshness, with structured tannins and a savory, persistent finish. Wine Spectator rated the 2020 91 points, noting its combination of dark fruit, chocolate, iron, herbs and spice. 

The wine belongs to Feudi del Pisciotto’s Grandi Stilisti designer-label collection. The distinctive Medusa label was designed by Donatella Versace as a tribute to the personality of Sicily and its wines. The estate's earlier 2015 Versace Nero d’Avola was included in Wine Spectator's Top 100. 

Details

• Vintage: 2020
• Producer: Feudi del Pisciotto
• Region: Sicily, Italy
• Grape: 100% Nero d’Avola
• Alcohol: 14%
• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation
• Aging: About 10 months in barrique followed by 8 months in bottle; sources for the 2020 also describe the barrel program as approximately 50% new and 50% previously used barriques. 
• Kosher: Yes — OU / Badatz Beit Yosef
• Mevushal: No
• Kosher for Passover: Yes
• Bottle: 750ml 
• Food Pairing: Excellent with brisket, grilled or roasted beef, lamb, game, braised meats and mature cheeses.