2023 Broc Cellars Nero d'Avola

Foundational to Broc Cellars' history, this wine is crafted from rare Nero d'Avola vines over twenty years old thriving in rocky redvine soil at Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino, where days quickly grow hot on exposed hillsides. The vineyard features sandstone dotted with alluvial pebbles and quartz. This vintage shows sophistication with deep dark fruits, hints of cocoa and fine tannins, resulting in a silky palate. Recommended aging 10-15 years.

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Specs

Type: Red

Grapes: Nero d'Avola

Winemaker: Chris Brockway

Vintage: 2023

Geography

Country: USA

Region: Mendocino

Vineyard: Fox Hill Vineyard

Farming

CCOF Certified Organic. Cover crops are grown between the rows to ensure biodiversity and create competition for weeds.

Fermentation

80% of the grapes are destemmed and macerated on skins in amphora until January, 20% are processed using traditional winemaking methods, fermented in stainless steel tanks and beeswax-lined terracotta

Aging

Pressed and aged in a combination of neutral French oak barrique and beeswax-lined terracotta amphora for 10 months to soften tannins and enhance fruit flavors