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Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2021
Carmelo Morgante's spicy and dark Nero d'Avola opens with a burst of blood orange, crushed blackberries, balsamic herbs and violet blossom. It is silky smooth yet cool in flavour. Crisp wild berries and tangy citrus fruits form the contrast. A youthful tension unfolds on the palate, while tart cherries and cranberries mingle with sweet tannins. It reveals much more depth, concentration and balance than you would expect for this price.
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: barrique used for 3 months
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Total extract: 33,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,00 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 105 mg/l
- pH value: 3,54
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Bianco di Morgante” da uve nere 2022
Bianco di Morgante is a pure Nero d'Avola. The typical Sicilian red grape, however, was vinified without contact with the skins, resulting in this very successful and exceptionally finessed white wine. Silky and shiny, this experimental wine captivates with balance, freshness and lightness. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2021 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 20,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,11 g/l
- Sulfite: 112 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Food recommendations: risotto with artichokes
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Rosé di Morgante” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2022
Delicate salmon pink. Fragrant notes of citrus, rose petals and strawberries on the nose. In the mouth it has a nice minerality, crispness and freshness. A good dose of acidity and its complexity predestine it to be a characterful and racy companion to aromatic fish and vegetable dishes. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright baby pink. In the nose of Mediterranean maquis, fresh cherries and citrus fruits, in the reverberation slightly of pumice. In good balance on the palate, with a slight tannic trip and good drinking flow." Falstaff
"Notes of candied red berries and dried orange peel. Some dried herbs, too. Medium-bodied, waxy and ripe with a richness to the fruit and a creamy finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 24,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 14-16 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Don Antonio” Nero d’Avola Riserva Sicilia DOC 2020
Don Antonio Riserva is the best selection from the Morgante vineyards, where only Nero d'Avola grows. Concentrated and hauntingaromas, very typical of the variety, ripe fruit accompanied by mineral and balsamic notes. Lively and elegant on the palate. The flagship of the winery and a prime example of the "Taste of Sicily". SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months new barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Total extract: 35,22 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Don Antonio” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2014
Don Antonio is the best selection from the Morgante vineyards, where only Nero d'Avola thrives. Concentrated and penetrating aromas, very typical of the variety, ripe fruits, accompanied by mineral and balsamic notes. On the palate lively and elegant at the same time. SUPERIORE.DE
"Fine-grained tannins are layered with a creamy mix of crushed black cherry, dried thyme and citrus peel notes in this harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red. Long and spiced on the fresh finish." Wine Spectator
"A more reserved and tight nero d'avola in nature than many with aromas and flavors of blackberries, mineral and black tea, Yet, it is always subtle and linear. Medium body and a fresh finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months new barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Total extract: 33,30 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,84 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 101 mg/l
- pH value: 3,58
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Don Antonio” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2013
Don Antonio is the best selection from the Morgante vineyards, where only Nero d'Avola grows. Concentrated and hauntingaromas, very typical of the variety, ripe fruit accompanied by mineral and balsamic notes. Lively and elegant on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
"Carmelo Morgante makes a fine Nero d'Avola. The 2013 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Don Antonio is one of his best creations so far. The wine is dark and impenetrable and loaded tight with bold fruit intensity. It shows a careful measure of heft and power that leaves a deep impression but that does't feel too heavy or thick. Despite its big bones, the wine maintains its grace and elegance. Deep concentration - driven by oak flavors of spice and chocolate - push the wine forward over the palate." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months new barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Total extract: 33,30 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,84 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 101 mg/l
- pH value: 3,58
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2029
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Don Antonio” Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGT 2010
A classic from the centre of the island: stands out for its full berry fruit aroma and notes of spicy herbs and flowers. Full-bodied and smooth with lots of character and a beautiful long wild berry finish. Surprises with its elegance despite all its structure. SUPERIORE.DE
"Made from native grape Nero d'Avola, this offers intense aromas of blackberry, pepper and menthol with whiffs of toasted oak. The palate delivers a tight core of sour cherry and blackberry layered with spicy pepper, cinnamon and espresso." Wine Enthusiast
"A very polished and refined nero d'avola with sour cherries, chocolate and hints of toasted oak. Full body, loads of fruit and a juicy finish. Serious red from Sicily." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Total extract: 31,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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The Morgante family had been involved in viticulture for four generations when, in the 1990s, they decided to vinify their own grapes in the deep south of Sicily. Located in the sun-drenched hills of the province of Agrigento, close to the town of Grotte, just over 20 kilometres from the famous Valley of the Temples, the winery has undergone a major transformation since the end of its long history of selling bulk cask wines. The owners have therefore decided to use Nero d'Azur, an ancient indigenous grape variety, without exception in their production.'Avola. The new direction has been accompanied by the pursuit of growth and the highest quality, and the classic family business led by Antonio Morgante has quickly become one of the best and best-known red wine producers on the island.
Working together at Morgante is based on respect, team spirit and trust. Values and characteristics such as passion, enthusiasm, expertise and social responsibility determine the company strategy after the complete restructuring. Nature conservation and the preservation of biodiversity are also very important. The entire production process is characterised by the careful handling of scarce ecological resources. In order to give even more impetus to their own high standards and the potential of the terroir, the winegrowing family engaged the star oenologist Riccardo Cotarella as cellar technology consultant in 1997. At about the same time Antonio's sons Carmelo and Giovanni had taken up work on the estate. Since then, the manufacturing processes have been continuously improved.
The Morgante winery, which has grown to a total area of around 200 hectares to date, has widely scattered and sometimes very old vines that grow on slopes between 350 and 550 metres high. The Mediterranean climate with low precipitation, hot days and cool nights, as well as the calcareous and clayey soils offer the Nero d'Avola best growing conditions.
The Morgante Winery regularly cultivates and interprets its precious grape treasure, which has not been increased by acquisitions, with very good results. For this reason, the Weinhaus has been awarded high ratings by international wine critics for many years. Above all, the great elegant red wines of the Sicilian winery, pressed from the pure Sicilian noble vine and sensitively matured in new barriques, are highly appreciated by experts. The latest hussar piece of the winery is the Bianco di Morgante - a white pressed Nero d'Avola. SUPERIORE.DE
"For generations, the Morgante family has embodied the farming profession in its noblest form Exclusively Nero d'Avola is allowed to develop its full character and exuberant intensity."Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1994
- Owner: Antonio Morgante
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella (Consultation)
- Annual production: approx. 310,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 52 hectares
- Conventional cultivation