HEDONIS SICILIA D.O.C. RISERVA 2022

Deep red in colour. The broad aromatic profile reveals notes of red fruit, including plum, black cherry and dried raspberry, accompanied by hints of mostarda and sweet spices. Subtle nuances of vanilla, almond and tobacco emerge from the maturation in wood. Powerful, velvety, richly textured and succulent on the palate, with soft tannins. The finish is fresh and elegant, reflecting the distinctive character of the grape variety.

Designation: Sicilia DOC

Grape variety: 100% Nero d’Avola

Production area: Sambuca di Sicilia, Agrigento, Sicily

Training system: Guyot trellising

Harvest: picked by hand into crates in mid-September

Vinification: the first portion of grapes undergoes alcoholic fermentation and skin maceration for 15–18 days, with repeated pump-overs to extract colour and tannins. The second portion remains on the vines for at least a further two weeks, until the grape seeds have turned completely brown and the berries have begun to soften slightly. The grapes then undergo alcoholic fermentation and skin maceration for 15 days

Ageing: the wine obtained from the first portion of grapes matures in new French and American oak barriques for 18–20 months. The wine from the second portion is partly aged in wood and partly kept in stainless-steel tanks for 18–20 months to preserve its distinctive black-fruit character. Once maturation is complete, 50% of the wine aged in barriques is blended with 50% of the wine kept in stainless steel, creating a distinctive aromatic harmony

Alcohol content: 14% – Contains sulphites

Serving temperature: 14–16°C

Available size
0.75 L bottle in wooden case FEUHSR075

Perfect pairing
Italiamy recommends serving Hedonis with slow-cooked pork cheek on a creamy aubergine purée.