Nichèa
DOP Noto Nero d'Avola

Nichèa

Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola 100% Alcohol: 13.5–14% vol Serving Temperature: 16 – 18 °C

Baroque art is the redundant exaggeration of forms, a desire to mock everything that belongs to classical taste. Nichea proposes this concept, presenting a Nero d'Avola that has its roots in good tradition but "plays", envelops and conquers even the youngest palates.

Technical Data

Total Acidity6.8
pH3.4
Aging PotentialUp to 8 years
Harvest PeriodSeptember 20-30
HarvestMechanical, at night
Hectares8
AgeingOak barrel

Tasting Notes

Color: Dark garnet red with purple reflections

Nose: Aromatic profile of the original grape, predominant cherry and red fruits. Light notes of vanilla and cocoa from the wood

Palate: Great structure but extremely balanced, soft and mature tannins, characteristic Nero d'Avola acidity

Food Pairings

Red meat roasts, braised meats, aged cheeses, elaborate traditional Sicilian dishes.

Awards

  • Vintage 2014: Gold Medal – XVI International Wine Competition La Selezione del Sindaco, still red IGP and DOP category, Casa del Gusto Tramonti 25-28 May (2017)
  • Vintage 2014: Silver Medal – Concours Mondial des FÉMINALISE, Paris (2017)
  • Vintage 2014: 88 points – NDA Nero d'Avola Wine Guide, Sommelier Zosimo (2017-2018)
  • Vintage 2014: Douja d'Or Award – 45th National DOC DOCG Wine Competition, Asti 9 September (2017)
  • Vintage 2015: Silver Medal – Concours Mondial des FÉMINALISE, Paris (2018)
  • Vintage 2015: Score 86/100 – 5StarWines, Verona 11-13 April (2018)
  • Vintage 2015: Douja d'Or Award – 46th National DOC DOCG IGP Wine Competition, Asti 8 September (2018)
  • Vintage 2015: Silver Medal – Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, red wines category (2018)
  • Vintage 2015: Silver Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2018)
  • Vintage 2015: Silver Medal Venere Callipigia 2018
  • Vintage 2016: Gold Medal Féminalise 2019, Gold Medal Brussels 2019
  • Vintage 2019: Certificate of Excellence – Guida Bio, 4 vine leaves (2025)
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