Ayama Nero del Capo Premium Range

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Ayama Nero del Capo is a bold red wine from the Western Cape, South Africa, made from 100% Nero d’Avola. It shows a dark ruby colour with rich aromas of ripe raspberry and plum. The palate reveals fruit notes of cherry and mulberry, combined with hints of herbs and spice and a delicate tannin on the finish. Aged for 10 months in 500-litre third-fill French oak barrels. Perfect with cured meats, aged cheese, roasted meats, and pasta dishes like lasagna

Availability In stock (>5 pcs)
€32,65    
Product code 455
Brand Ayama Wines
Brand's website ayama.info/home
Category Red
 

Vintage 2023

Variety  100% Nero d'Avola

Soil type

Gravelly, well-drained soils.

Vinification

Harvested early morning, alcoholic fermentation was completed in open top containers, with frequent punching down. After fermentation the wine remained in maceration on the skins for 3 weeks. Malolactic fermentation took place in old 500 lt barrels. Aged for 10 months in 500 lt barrels (third fill, French oak). Bottled in February

Serving Suggestions

Cured meats, aged cheese, roasted meats and pasta dishes like lasagna

Tasting notes

Dark ruby colour. Rich, but soft, with notes of ripe raspberry and plum on the nose. Fruit aromas on the palate like cherry and mulberry, along with notes of herbs and spice with a delicate tannin on the aftertaste.

 

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