Ajello Osa

In the glass

Aroma: cherry, plum, fresh herbs, warm earth

Palate: red-dark fruit, medium tannin, herbal, warm mineral

Ajello's Osa red blend of Nero d'Avola and Grillo is an unusual pairing of a red and white variety in a co-fermented red: warm, herbal and distinct from straightforward varietal Nero d'Avola.

What it pairs with

• Grilled lamb with fresh herbs
  The wine's herbal character and warm fruit complement fresh herb-seasoned lamb.
• Pasta con le sarde in agrodolce
  The unusual red-white co-ferment creates a versatile food-bridge red for this sweet-sour sardine pasta.
• Pecorino fresco
  Medium tannin and herbal warmth suit the mild freshness of young sheep's milk cheese.

History

Osa is Ajello's unusual co-fermented blend of Nero d'Avola and Grillo, exploring the western Sicilian tradition of blending red and white grapes. The organic farming approach reflects the estate's commitment to traditional methods.

1. 2006 — First Osa co-fermented Nero d'Avola and Grillo blend from organic Belice Valley estate

Facts

Producer

Abele Ajello

Grapes

Nero d'Avola, Grillo

Classification

Sicilia DOC

Oak

Aged in Slavonian oak, 10 months

ABV

13.5%

Price

EUR 10-16 at retail

Drinking window

2-8 from vintage

First vintage

2006

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

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