Cantine Pepi Nero d'Avola Ex 2019

Terre Siciliane IGP, Sicily, Italy Cantine Pepi Nero d’Avola Ex is a beautiful new red wine gem from Sicily made from the native grape Nero d’Avola. Cantine Pepi is “a 99% woman enterprise,” run by women who boldly undertake the profession of the winemaker in Sicily. The wines of Rosa Pepi and her daughter Erika come to life in Mazzarone, in the area of Licodia Eubea, in the hills along the Dirillo river. For four generations the family history has revolved around wine. The meaning of Ex derives from the Greek language. From ancient texts Ex can mean the number 6, as the sides of a hexagon, as well as the shape of the city of Avola, the origin of the Nero d’Avola grape before it expanded throughout Sicily. Cantine Pepi Nero d’Avola Ex is 100% Nero d’Avola from a vineyard in the hills around the vale of the river Dirillo around Licodia Eubea, in the far south-eastern part of Sicily. It is medium-full in body, dry, with a pleasing aroma of black fruits, spice, and a floral nuance. It offers smoothness, roundness and a slightly tannic structure, giving sapidity and a final sensation of balance. Ready to drink now and over the next 6-8 years. Enjoy Cantine Pepi Nero d’Avola Ex with grilled sausages, burgers, lasagna and aged cheeses.