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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, Mediterranean scrub, spice, iron mineral
Palate: dark fruit, herbal, mineral, firm tannin
Tenuta Gatti's Nero d'Avola from the Nebrodi slopes in the Messina province is unusually mineral and herbal compared to southern Sicilian examples: the altitude and Nebrodi scrubland influence give a cooler, more aromatic character to this northerly Nero d'Avola.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb with Sicilian wild herbs
The herbal mineral character matches the distinctive wild herb landscapes of the Nebrodi hills. -
Braised pork with fennel and olives
Dark fruit and Mediterranean herb character complement the classic Sicilian pork braise. -
Aged Sicilian salumi
Mineral depth and dark fruit complement the character of cured island pork.
How to serve Tenuta Gatti 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. Grilled lamb with Sicilian wild herbs, Braised pork with fennel and olives, Aged Sicilian salumi. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tenuta Gatti, a historic 217-hectare estate founded in 1825 at Librizzi in the Messina province, produces Nero d'Avola at an unusually northerly and high-altitude location. The Nebrodi slopes produce a distinctly different expression of the variety compared to the southern Sicilian heartland.
- 1825: Tenuta Gatti estate founded at Librizzi in the Messina province
- 2003: First modern bottling of Nero d'Avola under the Tenuta Gatti label
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Gatti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in Slavonian oak, 12 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Tenuta Gatti Nero d'Avola
What does Tenuta Gatti Nero d'Avola taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, Mediterranean scrub, spice, iron mineral. On the palate, dark fruit, herbal, mineral, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a mineral-herbal, persistent finish. Tenuta Gatti's Nero d'Avola from the Nebrodi slopes in the Messina province is unusually mineral and herbal compared to southern Sicilian examples: the altitude and Nebrodi scrubland influence give a cooler, more aromatic character to this northerly Nero d'Avola.
When should I drink Tenuta Gatti Nero d'Avola?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tenuta Gatti Nero d'Avola?
Grilled lamb with Sicilian wild herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised pork with fennel and olives and Aged Sicilian salumi. The herbal mineral character matches the distinctive wild herb landscapes of the Nebrodi hills.
What grapes are in Tenuta Gatti Nero d'Avola?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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