Feudo Maccari Saia 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Feudo Maccari
Label Name:
 
Saia
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicily (Noto)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Nero d'Avola
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Vinous 90; Robert Parker 91; Falstaff 92; Wine Enthusiast 90; Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri (Tre Bicchieri)

Tasting Note
Deep black‑cherry and plum with dark chocolate, dried herbs, tobacco and warm spice. Velvety, concentrated and fresh, supported by ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, beef steak, roasted pork, tomato‑based pasta, aged pecorino; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki chicken, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nero d'Avola; temperature‑controlled fermentation in stainless steel with ~20 days maceration; aged 12–14 months in French oak barriques, then bottled with minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Feudo Maccari (est. c.2000 by Antonio Moretti Cuseri) is a 250‑hectare estate near Noto assembled from 50+ plots; alberello‑trained old vines on volcanic/sandy‑limestone soils.