Vualá Nero d'Avola Bio Sicilia DOC

Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC 75 cl

Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC by Caruso e Minini is an organically produced red wine made from 100% Nero d’Avola, Sicily’s signature red grape variety. The grapes come from organically farmed vineyards with calcareous soils, excellent sun exposure and constant air circulation. The wine expresses the fruit-forward, approachable side of Nero d’Avola, with dark cherries, spiced fruit, soft tannins and a harmonious finish. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks; half of the wine then matures for 2 months in small oak barriques, while the other half remains in stainless steel. This keeps the fruit firmly in the foreground, while subtle vanilla notes and gentle spice add further depth.

Producer: Caruso e Minini, Marsala

Caruso e Minini is located in Marsala, in western Sicily. The winery combines the Caruso family’s viticultural expertise with the Minini family’s experience in the wine trade. Today, Giovanna and Rosanna Caruso are among those continuing to shape the development of the estate. The vineyards lie on calcareous hills east of Marsala and reach elevations of approximately 450 metres above sea level.

The elevated sites, distance from the sea and good air circulation encourage slow grape ripening and clearly defined aromas. Caruso e Minini vinifies Sicilian varieties such as Nero d’Avola and Zibibbo, while also working with international grapes. The wines are modern and approachable in style, with an emphasis on fruit, balance and a clear sense of origin.

Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC 2021 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Deep cherry red to garnet red with violet highlights.

Aroma: Fresh and lively on the nose, with notes of spiced fruit and dark cherries, accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla.

Character: Broad, full-bodied and well balanced on the palate. The tannins are soft and harmoniously integrated, supported by fresh acidity, gentle spice and a rounded, lingering finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Italian specialities, roasted meats, mature cheeses, mushroom dishes, roasts and dishes featuring dark-fruit or herb-driven flavours.

Ideal for: Mediterranean menus, pasta with richly flavoured sauces, meat dishes, mushroom dishes and evenings that call for an approachable organic red wine from Sicily.

Further Recommendations & Categories

• Wines from Caruso e Minini

FAQ

What stylistically defines Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC?
Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC is a fruit-forward, approachable red wine from Sicily. Dark cherries, spiced fruit, subtle vanilla notes, soft tannins and a harmonious finish define its style.

How is Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC vinified?
The wine is made from hand-harvested Nero d’Avola grapes. Maceration and fermentation take place for 15-20 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, 50% of the wine matures for 2 months in small oak barriques, while the remaining 50% stays in stainless steel. This is followed by a further 2 months of bottle ageing.

What role does Nero d’Avola play in Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC?
Nero d’Avola, which accounts for 100% of the wine, forms its foundation. The grape variety contributes dark fruit, spice, soft tannins and the distinctive character associated with Sicilian red wines.

At what temperature should Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC be served?
16-18°C is ideal. At this temperature, the dark cherries, spiced fruit, soft tannins, subtle vanilla notes and harmonious structure are expressed in balance.

How is Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC 2021 drinking now?
Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC 2021 is currently in a mature and harmonious drinking phase. The fruit, spice, soft tannins and subtle influence of barrique ageing are well integrated. With an ageing potential of 5 years, it is showing very well now and, to preserve its freshness and fruit, should not be cellared for too much longer.

What does Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC pair best with?
The wine pairs well with Italian specialities, roasted meats, mature cheeses and mushroom dishes. It is also well suited to pasta with richly flavoured sauces, roasts and Mediterranean cuisine.

What makes Sicily particularly well suited to Nero d’Avola?
Sicily offers Nero d’Avola a warm, sunny climate, calcareous soils and good air circulation. These conditions promote ripe fruit, spice, varietal expression and a balanced structure.

What is the significance of partial ageing in barriques?
Partial ageing in small oak barriques complements the fruit of the Nero d’Avola with subtle vanilla notes, gentle spice and additional depth. As only half of the wine matures in barrique, the fruit remains clearly in the foreground.

Discover Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC

Vualà Nero d’Avola Organic Sicilia DOC is a Sicilian organic red wine for lovers of fruit-forward, approachable Nero d’Avola with soft tannins and a subtle influence of barrique ageing. An excellent companion to Italian specialities, roasted meats, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses.