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Compagnia Siciliana Real Academia
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Compagnia Siciliana Real Academia

Compagnia Siciliana Real Academia

Wine at a glance:

Red

Southern Italy

Nero D'avola

Medium Bodied

14.5

No oak influence
Also called Calabrese or Calabrese d'Avola, Nero d'Avola is the king of Sicilian grape varieties.
£16.00
Who makes it?

Nativ Srl, was born in the heart of Irpinia, in Southern Italy, by oenoligist Dr. Mario Ercolino and  food scientist Dr. Roberta Pirone. Their aim was to work closely with growers to create excellent expressions of the local wines.

The name Nativ was chosen to illustrate this dedication to local specialisms.

Founded in 2008, the company makes the typical wines of Southern Italy including Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Aglianico and Aglianico of Taurasi. They have a range of owned vineyards but also work with local growers to make sure grape quality is high.

Later, Nativ also acquired some top vineyards in Sicily under the name Compagnia Siciliana 1921.
How is it made?

Grapes macerate for 15 days to extract coulour and flavour. Fermentation is in stainless steel to maintain fruit flavours
What does it taste like?

Intense ruby ​​red colour, clear, with violet nuances; on the nose it presents fruity notes, with hints of small red fruits, pomegranate, liquorice; on the palate it is balanced, velvety and intense
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