Triskelè
2021
To mark the 200th anniversary of this winemaking challenge, Emilio Murdolo’s depiction of Villa Valguarnera, the site where the first wine was produced by the Duca di Salaparuta, has been chosen to represent the identity of a new form of expression of Nero d’Avola.
75 cl
“At the start of the 200th century, in the paceful city of Bagheria, located in the Conca d’Oro plain, a charming form of Sicilian figurative art flourished, enveloped in the sweet scent of orange blossom: cart painting”
Lisa Sciortino
This is the opening sentence of Lisa Sciortino’s book on the artistic life of Emilio Murdolo, the first Sicilian cart painter and the master of Renato Guttuso.
The chosen work of art is Villa Valguarnera, which depicts the villa of the same name that served as the summer residence of the Alliata family. It was here that Giuseppe Alliata, Duca di Salaparuta, first discovered his passion for winemaking and produced his first vintage.
To mark the 200th anniversary of this winemaking challenge, Emilio Murdolo’s depiction of Villa Valguarnera, the site where the first wine was produced by the Duca di Salaparuta, has been chosen to represent the identity of a new form of expression of Nero d’Avola.
Details
Vintage
The year 2021 was marked by temperatures above seasonal average. Rainy winter; very dry spring and summer. Although the beginning of summer was scorching, the cooler weather from early August onwards had a positive effect on the vegetative cycle of the vines, resulting in excellent grape ripening.
Harvest
The grapes were hand-picked from 30 September to 2 October 2020 and transported to the winery in 3 kg crates by refrigerateci lorry.
Vinification and Ageing
After the crates have been unloaded, the grapes are sorted on a conveyor belt. After the grapes have been destemmed, they are taken to the fermentation vessel where alcoholic fermentation begins at a controlled temperature of 26-28 °C, while the pulp and skins undergo maceration. Fermentation continues with precise maceration and délestage. Once fermentation is complete, the wine remains in contact with the grape skins for a further week. After the first racking, malolactic fermentation takes piace in concrete tanks, followed by 10-12 months of ageing in new or second-use, fine-grained and elegantly toasted oak barriques. Bottle ageing: at least one year before being sold on the market.
Tasting Notes & pairings
Triskelè is deep red in colour with purple tinges.
Triskelè has an aroma of sour cherry, blackberry and spices due to its ageing in barriques.
A transversal wine with smooth tannins and a long, pleasant finish.
It is ideal with grilled and braised red meats and game. It is excellent with medium and mature cheeses.
Analytical details
Alcohol
14,50 %
Total acidity
6,6 g/l
Ph
3,37
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