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Riofavara

Italy - 

Sicily - 

Ispica 

(RG)

Spaccaforno Eloro Sicily

100% Nero d’Avola

Production area: included in the Ispica-Pachino-Noto triangle

Terrain: due vigneti, uno calcareo argilloso e tessitura fine, l’altro calcareo di media tessitura

Harvest: manual

Vinification: grapes are only destemmed, without crushing, for subsequent fermentation of the must in large-diameter, temperature-controlled glass-cement vats with no added yeast

Refinement: minimum 12 months (80 percent second-passage tonneaux barriques, 20 percent third-passage), further aging in steel and then in bottle for at least 12 months

Color: ruby red

Fragrance: Typical varietal and fruity scents with hints of dried flowers

Flavor: Dry and fresh, balanced with saline almost briny notes

Alcoholic Grade: 13.5% vol

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THE COMPANY

Riofavara, was founded in Ispica in 1920. Always dedicated to the cultivation of vines, this family-run business has over the years found the right balance between enological research and Sicilian winemaking tradition. We are in the heart of the Val di Noto, where the wine-growing districts more renowned are located: from the obvious volcanic matrices around the winery to the coast, between Marzamemi and the Vendicari oasis, where the texture of the sandy soils becomes more subtle than ever; and then inland, on light, clear limestone soils of a sometimes dazzling white. Each of these terroirs is perfect for the cultivation of traditional Sicilian vines, where the expressive character of the Mediterranean scrub is often enhanced by an original iodine tone. The Nero d’Avola grown here is decidedly more articulate than that from other parts of Sicily, with typical and distinct hints of dried flowers and spices. The winery owns about 16 hectares distributed in six plots: the commitment in the vineyard is constant and careful, with a sustainable and organic approach to cultivation, without forcing, deliberately limiting production in favor of quality. In the winery, modern technologies and recent winemaking techniques are used while respecting local traditions and sustainability. All this makes Riofavara, an absolute benchmark in the Ragusa wine scene, producing genuine and authentic wines.