Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry .
Name of Estate/Domaine:
Vino di Anna
Vintage: 2020
Sicily, Italy
Grape/Blend
95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Cappuccio, Alicante & Others
Tasting Notes
Deep crimson red in colour, Jeudi 15 has attractive floral and red fruit aromas (red currants, cherries, strawberries) with delicate savoury undertones. The palate is medium bodied, with good fruit definition, firm acidity and a fine tannin structure
Terroir
Hot and cold nights days due to the altitude
Viticulture
Organicly & Biodynamicly grown grapes.
* Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Vinification:
- Manual harvested
- 70% destemmed by hand, the rest as whole bunches
- Indigenous yeast
- Fermenting must in contact with the skins for 12 days and foot trodden several times
- Pressed and transferred to foudre (1400L)
- Spontaneous Malolactic fermentation
- Matured on the lees for 1 year
- No filtration
- No fining
- No added sulphur
Food Pairing
Salmon, Thai cuisine