Saia 2022

Temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration for approximately 18 days to extract colour, tannins and aromatic complexity. Aged 12 to 14 months in small French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 6 months of bottle rest before release. The alberello vine training and French oak ageing make Saia a wine that stands alone in its category.

Estate's finest selection of vineyards, trained exclusively in the traditional alberello (bush system) method, with vines reaching up to 40 years of age. A mix of white calcareous and black sandy soils, ventilated by the proximity to the sea, at 80 metres above sea level on the Noto. The alberello is the oldest and most natural vine training method, dating back to the Greek colonists it demands meticulous, manual care of every individual plant.

Deep ruby red with violet highlights. The nose is intense and warm: ripe fruit — black cherry, stewed plum, blackberry accompanied by spiced notes of pepper, liquorice and cocoa. The palate is deep and well-structured with firm, noble tannins and excellent aromatic persistence. The 2022 vintage, marked by balance and elegance, beautifully exalts the finest characteristics of Nero d'Avola.