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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryWarm, Smooth finish

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

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick Nero d'Avola is among the reds the consortium's page on use suggests for Ragusano. Its dark fruit, warmth and medium tannin give an aged, savoury wheel some weight and soften its piquancy. Pecorino Siciliano Our pick The consortium says the piquancy of aged Pecorino Siciliano grows over 4 to 8 months. A Nero d'Avola with dark fruit and medium tannin stands up to the salt and spice; Qualigeo suggests bread and olives to tame the sharpness.

How to serve Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2006First Versace-labelled Nero d'Avola launched as part of the fashion collaboration series

Facts

Producer
Feudi del Pisciotto · visiting guide
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.

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