Feudo Maccari Saia 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Feudo Maccari
Label Name:
 
Saia
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Noto, Sicily (Sicilia DOC).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nero d'Avola.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Vinous 91; Falstaff 90 (2024 tasting); Gambero Rosso recognition; other high scores for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; ripe blackberries and plum, violet, forest floor, hints of smoke and pumice. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity, fine silky tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, braised short ribs, tomato-based pasta, aged pecorino. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki chicken, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nero d’Avola; 20–25 day maceration, fermentation in stainless steel, 12–14 months in French oak barriques, followed by bottle ageing; organic practices.

Vineyard Info
Feudo Maccari (Moretti family/Tenuta Sette Ponti) near Noto; bush-trained vines on volcanic, sandy-calcareous soils; estate practices organic viticulture.