Tenute Orestiadi Gibellina Nero d'Avola Douar 2024

Tenute Orestiadi’s Douar is a single-varietal Nero d’Avola that captures the warm, distinctive character of Sicily’s Belìce Valley. Made from hand-harvested grapes grown near Gibellina, it combines ripe, generous fruit with mineral nuance and a measured period of oak ageing.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with violet highlights, Douar opens with mineral notes alongside lively aromas of wild berries and morello cherry. The palate is full-bodied and fruit-forward, with soft, balanced tannins and a long finish.

Production
The Nero d’Avola grapes grow on hilly slopes around Gibellina, about 400 metres above sea level, in compact, drought-resistant black soils rich in silt and clay. They are harvested by hand during the first ten days of September. After gentle crushing, fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures, with frequent pump-overs and délestage to encourage aroma extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak, followed by four months in stainless steel and a further eight to ten months in oak before bottle rest.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 16–18°C. Its ripe fruit and supple tannins make a natural match for braised meats, game, mature cheeses and Sicilian specialities such as sfincione with red tuna. A short airing before serving can help open the wine, though extended decanting should not be necessary.

Producer
Founded in 2008, Tenute Orestiadi has a close connection to Sicilian culture and the wines of the Belìce Valley. Douar is part of the estate’s La Selezione range and reflects the Mediterranean character of the vineyards around Gibellina. The supplied producer information cites a 95/100 score from Luca Maroni in 2023 and multiple international gold medals for the wine; these accolades are not specified as applying to the 2024 vintage.

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