Valle dell'Acate Il Moro Terre Siciliane 2017 (750ml) California Lodi Petite Sirah

Valle dell'Acate Il Moro Terre Siciliane 2017 (750ml) California Lodi Petite SirahThis red wine is Valle dellAcates crown jewel. These vineyards are located roughly 120 meters above sea level, where the earth is extremely dark, almost black in color. Soil has a medium density tending towards compact, with a fair proportion of small, dark stones. These vines are roughly 20 years old, and produce a Nero dAvola wine called Il Moro, which is well structured and marked by strong hints of small red fruits like blackberries, raspberries

small production

honeysuckle and melon aromas

gentle wines bursting with natural flavors – true pieces of art from mother earth

through its architecture

The lighter soils of this area as opposed to the iron rich clay soils of Dolceacqua next door

in elevation near historic San Rafael

works at his side

with friends during a leisurely Sunday brunch

Packed with an abundance of fruit character

pasta or fish and white meat with spicy sauces

it exhibits a supple

yet with a remarkably soft palate