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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 16 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs16 yrs18 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe black cherry, prune, cacao, Mediterranean scrub
Palate: dense fruit, elegant tannin, iron mineral, warm spice
Sanlorenzo is the most elegant of Gulfi's quartet: the highest-altitude contrada delivers a more refined palate structure with exceptional aromatic complexity.
What it pairs with
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Roast suckling pig
Elegant structure and dark fruit make this the most food-versatile of the four contrada wines. -
Grilled ribeye with black truffle
The wine's depth and mineral character stand up to truffle-enhanced beef. -
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Rich fruit and elegant tannin bridge the crystalline sharpness of aged hard cheese.
How to serve Gulfi Nerosanlore
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. Roast suckling pig, Grilled ribeye with black truffle, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sanlorenzo, named for the Contrada San Lorenzo parcel, was added slightly later than the initial Gulfi trio. It occupies the most elevated position in the Pachino zone and often produces the longest-lived of the single-contrada bottlings.
- 2001: First Nerosanlore from Contrada San Lorenzo Pachino Nero d'Avola
Facts
- Producer
- Gulfi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Eloro DOC
- Oak
- Aged in large Slavonian oak casks, 14 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 32-48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-16 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Gulfi Nerosanlore
What does Gulfi Nerosanlore taste like?
On the nose, ripe black cherry, prune, cacao, Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, dense fruit, elegant tannin, iron mineral, warm spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long, complex finish. Sanlorenzo is the most elegant of Gulfi's quartet: the highest-altitude contrada delivers a more refined palate structure with exceptional aromatic complexity.
When should I drink Gulfi Nerosanlore?
Drink 5-16 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gulfi Nerosanlore?
Roast suckling pig is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled ribeye with black truffle and Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Elegant structure and dark fruit make this the most food-versatile of the four contrada wines.
What grapes are in Gulfi Nerosanlore?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Eloro DOC.
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