2023 Broc Cellars Nero d'Avola

Nero d’Avola from Mendocino’s Fox Hill Vineyard is produced using fruit sourced from rare, mature vines cultivated in rocky redvine soils and, in some plantings, on sandstone with alluvial pebbles and quartz. In one expression, 100% organically farmed grapes are processed using dual techniques: approximately 80% of the lot is destemmed and remains on skins in amphora for an extended maceration until January, while the remaining 20% is handled via a more traditional approach with élevage in neutral oak. In an alternative production method, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, then pressed and aged for 10 months in neutral French oak barriques combined with a beeswax-lined vessel, and in one instance, fermented in beeswax-lined terracotta was employed. With alcohol levels ranging around 12–12.5% ABV, this multifaceted winemaking approach reflects both innovative techniques and a deep connection to the vineyard’s terroir, forming an integral part of Broc Cellars’ history.