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Vineyards

Variety

Vigna Baroni, located in the homonymous district, is one of the most popular in Val di Noto.

Nero d’Avola 100% according to Alberello training system. Nero d’Avola is named after Avola, a small town near Pachino in the province of Siracusa where it has been selected by local growers several hundred years ago.

Grapes of Nero d’Avola are harvested in early September. They start fermentation through a long maceration on their skins.

Horizontal bottle for at least one year.

Excellent with red meat, game and matured cheeses.

Awards

  • Antonio Galloni - Vinous
    2016
    93+
  • Wine Advocate
    2013
    92
  • Jamessuckling.com
    2013
    93
  • Nero D'Avola Wine
    2013
    93
  • Decanter
    2013
    5 viti
  • Wine Advocate
    2011
    92
  • Antonio Galloni - Vinous
    2011
    91
  • Antonio Galloni - Vinous
    2010
    92
  • Wine Spectator
    2010
    90
  • Stephen Tanzer
    2009
    92
  • Wine Advocate
    2008
    95
  • Stephen Tanzer
    2008
    94
  • Gambero Rosso
    2008
    due bicchieri rossi
  • Wine Advocate
    2007
    92
  • Jancis Robinson
    2007
    17
  • Stephen Tanzer
    2007
    90
  • Gambero Rosso
    2007
    due bicchieri rossi
  • Wine Advocate
    2006
    93
  • Gambero Rosso
    2006
    due bicchieri rossi (vino in finale per i tre bicchieri)
  • Gambero Rosso
    2006
    due bicchieri rossi
  • Vinibuoni D'Italia
    2006
    corona
  • Wine Advocate
    2005
    92
  • Stephen Tanzer
    2004
    92
  • Gambero Rosso
    2003
    due bicchieri rossi

DOC Pachino

Contrada Baroni