In the glass
Aroma: dark plum, black cherry, vanilla, cinnamon
Palate: dark fruit, chocolate, round tannin, warm spice
Valle dell'Acate's varietal Nero d'Avola shows the grape's fuller, warmer side: ripe dark fruit with vanilla-spice from French oak, round tannins and a warming Sicilian sun-drenched finish.
What it pairs with
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Braised beef with tomato
Full-bodied dark fruit and warm spice stand up to the richness of a slow braise. -
Grilled flank steak
Round tannins and dark cherry complement char-grilled beef. -
Aged caciocavallo
Vanilla oak notes and dark fruit pair well with the sharp saltiness of aged Sicilian cheese.
How to serve Valle dell'Acate Tane
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. Braised beef with tomato, Grilled flank steak, Aged caciocavallo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tane is named in Sicilian dialect and represents Valle dell'Acate's fuller oak-aged expression of Nero d'Avola, showing the grape's capacity for richness and warmth when aged in French barriques.
- 2004 — First Tane Nero d'Avola produced with barrique aging
Facts
- Producer
- Valle dell'Acate
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in second-fill French barriques, 12 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 16-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Valle dell'Acate Tane
What does Valle dell'Acate Tane taste like?
On the nose, dark plum, black cherry, vanilla, cinnamon. On the palate, dark fruit, chocolate, round tannin, warm spice. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a warm, persistent finish. Valle dell'Acate's varietal Nero d'Avola shows the grape's fuller, warmer side: ripe dark fruit with vanilla-spice from French oak, round tannins and a warming Sicilian sun-drenched finish.
When should I drink Valle dell'Acate Tane?
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 Valle dell'Acate Tane?
Braised beef with tomato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled flank steak and Aged caciocavallo. Full-bodied dark fruit and warm spice stand up to the richness of a slow braise.
What grapes are in Valle dell'Acate Tane?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.