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Cantine Colosi has been part of the wine industry for three generations. The winery’s bottling is done in Giammoro (Messina), Sicily.  With the help of his father, Piero Colosi oversees all aspects of the wines, from vinification to bottling and plays an active role in the marketing of the Colosi name at home and abroad.

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Owner: Colosi Family
Winemaker: Piero Colosi
Type: Red wine
Varietals: 100% Nero d’Avola

Vineyard Location: Riesi, Sambuca
Orientation: Southeast
Elevation: 600 ft
Trellising: Guyot
Soil: Clay

Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 4-5 days and alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days at a controlled temperature in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel for 4-5 days

Aging Process
Six months in Slavonian oak and four months in bottle

Tasting Notes
Color: Intense, dark ruby red
Bouquet: Notes of black fruit, blackberry and strawberries
Flavor: Dry and full-bodied
Pairings: Ideal with red meats and aged cheese

Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Serving Temperature: 62-64°F