Today’s joy is brought to you by IL Moro Nero d’Avola DOC Sicilia from the Valle dell’Acate, 2021. Its rich, ripe fruit is 100 percent of the Nero d’Avola red, wine grape. This Nero d’Avola is organic and sustainably grown. And, if you’re not familiar, it’s a dry red wine. (I’m betting a juicy steak would make this go down easily; and vegetarians, go for eggplant lasagna.)
IL Moro Nero d’Avola, DOC Sicilia
The 2021 Nero d’Avola is part of the “7 Soils per 7 Wines” project. “With “7 soils for 7 wines” project Valle dell’Acate promoted the territory and enhanced the peculiarities of the region” They are “tying each wine to the most suitable soil to exalt its pure expression of style.” They believe this is “authentic and specific to interpret the territory, its flavors, and its high quality.”
If you’ve done any gardening, you know that soil is the primary ingredient in success or failure of what you want to see grow, right? It’s like clay is not your friend in growing tomatoes, for instance. But, a bit of clay in grape growing is okay, holding some moisture for the roots. Not a lot, because it’s dense and heavy, which becomes difficult for growth. And this is where viticulture people come in, to correct the balance.
Fascinating to me is that France’s vigneronnes, for instance, learn not only how to grow grapes, but also how to take it from vine to wine. In the US, it’s a two step process – growing (viticulturist) and making (winemaker). So, two people have to come into agreement.
Fun Facts
Ancient wine vessels
1) Wines date back to 6000-5800 BC, in what is now known as Georgia. You can read more about the history of wine with Dr. Paul James White.
2) Every winemaker has come to know the 7 Wine-Storage Basics You Need to Know.
Ah, The Balance
Perfect balance
This Il MORO Nero d’Avola has a perfect balance. The Nero d’Avola wine grape is quite delicious in its bold flavors, which is why I’m thinking of a juicy ribeye or a creamy lasagna dish. Either choice will be a great balance of acid and juicy textures. The acidity brings in the brightness to the dish, and the creamy part smooths out the balance. As a result, the Nero d’Avola becomes very smooth on your palate. It all just tastes so great together, because the combination for food and wine is perfect.
A delicious Sicilian, Il MORO Nero d’Avola red has a suggested retail of $25.00. I ❤️’ed it.
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