Nero d’Avola Vrucara Prephylloxera Doc Sicilia 2018 Feudo Montoni

Nero d’Avola Vrucara Prephylloxera DOC Sicilia 2018 Feudo Montoni

The Nero d’Avola Vrucara Prephylloxera DOC Sicilia 2018 by Feudo Montoni is a red wine of great personality, an authentic expression of a historic cru and a winemaking tradition deeply tied to the territory. It comes from pre-phylloxera vines grown in bush training in Cammarata, in the province of Agrigento, and tells with balance the strength of Nero d’Avola and the finesse of a careful, artisanal production consistent with the identity of the place.

Territory and wine style

Vrucara is the name of the cru from which the grapes come, an area that owes its identity also to the presence of vruca, a spontaneous plant that grows around the vineyard and helps evoke an original and recognizable aromatic profile. The vines are located 500 meters above sea level, on clay-sandy soils, with an eastern exposure. These conditions, combined with manual harvesting and vinification in concrete, help preserve expressive purity, depth, and freshness. The long aging, carried out between concrete, barrel, and bottle, completes a wine with a serious and reflective character, capable of uniting tradition and precision.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents itself with a bright and intense ruby red color. On the nose, it offers a complex and persistent bouquet, where earthy notes, red plum, and berries emerge, followed by rose petals, spicy hints of vanilla, and balsamic touches of eucalyptus and licorice. The sip is soft and velvety, with well-balanced acidity and soft, balanced tannins. The structure is enveloping but not heavy, supported by a beautiful gustatory progression and a long and satisfying aromatic persistence.

Recommended pairings

This Nero d’Avola pairs effectively with red meats, roasts, game, flavorful cured meats, and aged hard cheeses. Its softness and balsamic component also make it suitable for structured dishes of Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine, particularly savory preparations, rich in depth and with slow cooking. It is a wine that enhances intense flavors without overpowering them.

Serving temperature

Serve the Nero d’Avola Vrucara Prephylloxera DOC Sicilia 2018 at 18°-20°C. To best express its aromatic profile and taste structure, it is advisable to oxygenate it for at least 2 hours, preferably in a decanter, especially if the bottle has been stored for a long time.

Why buy it

It is an ideal choice for those looking for a Sicilian red wine of high personality, capable of telling the territory with authenticity and depth. Feudo Montoni signs a label that combines history, identity, and production care, offering an elegant, complex, and very versatile Nero d’Avola at the table. Perfect for an important dinner, for a valuable gift, or to enrich the cellar with a bottle capable of standing out over time.