In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, vanilla, spice, warm earth
Palate: dark fruit, smooth tannin, cedar, warm finish
The Versace-labelled Nero d'Avola from Feudi del Pisciotto is part of the estate's designer fashion-house label series; the wine is a full, smooth and polished Nero d'Avola of immediate approachability.
What it pairs with
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Pizza with grilled vegetables and mozzarella
Smooth medium tannin and warm dark fruit work with a range of pizza toppings. -
Grilled beef burger with aged cheese
Full body and vanilla notes from barriques complement a well-seasoned beef burger. -
Pasta al ragu
An everyday full-bodied Sicilian red suited to classic pasta dishes.
How to serve Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pizza with grilled vegetables and mozzarella, Grilled beef burger with aged cheese, Pasta al ragu. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Feudi del Pisciotto launched a series of label collaborations with Italian fashion houses including Versace, Missoni and Dolce and Gabbana. Each house designed a label for a varietal Sicilian wine. The Versace label is applied to the estate's principal Nero d'Avola.
- 2006 — First Versace-labelled Nero d'Avola launched as part of the fashion collaboration series
Facts
- Producer
- Feudi del Pisciotto
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French barriques, 12 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola
What does Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, vanilla, spice, warm earth. On the palate, dark fruit, smooth tannin, cedar, warm finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a warm, smooth finish. The Versace-labelled Nero d'Avola from Feudi del Pisciotto is part of the estate's designer fashion-house label series; the wine is a full, smooth and polished Nero d'Avola of immediate approachability.
When should I drink Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola?
Pizza with grilled vegetables and mozzarella is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef burger with aged cheese and Pasta al ragu. Smooth medium tannin and warm dark fruit work with a range of pizza toppings.
What grapes are in Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.