2023 Reserve Nero d'Avola 750ml

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Block 15 Terraces: In the foothills on the southeast side of Alexander Valley lies Hanna Winery’s Red Ranch. Affectionally called “AV” in-house, for years the property exclusively grew Bordeaux varieties. Bordered by Hoot Owl creek and the tasting room, the north facing block 15 terraces were home to Merlot for 29 years. In 2019 we replanted to Malbec, but the Kincade fire consumed the young vines. Inspiration struck and we planted Nero d’Avola, the Sicilian superstar.

Tasting Notes: Nero d’Avola is a Sicilian variety perfectly suited to our sunny and warm Alexander Valley hillside vineyard. Bursting with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and Earl Grey Tea, the mouthfeel is round and dense, with fine tannins.

Variety: 97.4% Nero d’Avola, 2.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.3% Malbec

Vineyard Location

HANNA Red Ranch blocks 15 and 32 in Alexander Valley

Age of Vines 2-4 years

 

Alcohol  14.8%

pH  3.62

Titratable Acidity (TA) 0.62 g/100 mL

Residual Sugar  0.18%

 

Harvest Date 

October 10, 2023

Avg. Brix at Harvest  27.2

 

Fermentation Inoculated 

Malolactic Fermentation 100% of blend

Length/Type of Aging 12 months in barrel

Oak Types 32% New Oak Nadalie

 

Number of Cases 300

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