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The Vaccaro family has been cultivating grapes and making wine for three generations. Founder Giuseppe Vaccaro knew that his land, located in the province of Palermo, had the soil and weather conditions to make great wines. Starting with native grapes catarratto and nerello mascalese, then with his son Calogero expanding his holdings to include vineyards planted to nero d'avola, grillo, and syrah, he let the terroir be the guiding force that drove the quality of his beautiful cuvées. Today, his son and grandson Giuseppe have taken over the winery and continue to produce incredible wines.
The 2019 Case Alte Nero d'Avola Filari 16, vinified in stainless steel and aged for 8 months in oak casks, is medium-to-full-bodied, with aromas of blackberries, cherries, and raspberries that follow on the palate. Accents of rosemary, tobacco, and baking spice unfold on the palate and bring the wine to a long finish.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.5%
Farming Practices: Certified organic farming practices are implemented, focusing on environmental sustainability and natural vineyard management.
Producer Name: Case Alte
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Sicily
Grape Varietals: 100% Nero d'Avola
Vintage: 2019
Wine Style: Dry Red
Winemaking Techniques: The grapes are manually harvested and softly crushed. After de-stemming, fermentation occurs in small stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at 23°C. During maceration, which lasts 10-12 days, daily cap management is performed by manual punching. After racking, malolactic fermentation takes place in steel tanks with indigenous lactic bacteria. The wine is aged for eight months in French oak casks, followed by six months in the bottle before release.
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Bottle
Closure Style: Cork