Nero di Serramarrocco Terre Siciliane IGT 2014 - Barone di Serramarrocco

Why the Expert Recommends Nero di Serramarrocco Terre Siciliane IGT 2014

The enologist highly recommends this label because it perfectly represents a single-varietal Nero d'Avola with a proud, well-measured character. Nero di Serramarrocco stands out for a balanced style that evolves beautifully in the glass toward extraordinary complexity. Sourced from the prestigious Vigna Sakkara, this cru benefits from constant marine breezes and the typical mineral core of the Trapani district. This bottle is highly suggested to wine professionals seeking a true native red wine with strong gastronomic personality and absolute structural discipline.

The technical management in the cellar aims to maximize the raw material's natural depth through controlled fermentations and careful maturation. This enological protocol refines the native tannins and fully integrates the alcohol spine into a dense and velvety body. The final result is a clear wine of outstanding technical cleanliness, crafted to ensure excellent quality consistency over time.

Characteristics of Nero di Serramarrocco Red Wine by Barone di Serramarrocco

Crafted as a single-varietal wine from pure selected Nero d'Avola grapes, this exceptional Sicilian red wine reveals a proud character in the glass:

Organoleptic Profile and Structure

• Alcohol Content: 13.50% ABV 
• Visual Assessment: Deep red color beautifully enriched by bright ruby highlights, showcasing outstanding visual clarity and a proud consistency on the walls of the glass.
• Olfactory Profile: A broad bouquet showing immense expressive cleanliness. The nose reveals sharp, fragrant fruity scents of ripe dark cherry and wild plum jam, elegantly merged with dark chocolate notes.
• Palate: Within its smooth and velvety style, the entry into the mouth is straight. The tasting reveals a pleasant sensation of freshness where the wine's body is completely balanced. The overlapping sensations of fruitiness and minerality guide the sip toward a graceful finish with a highly clean, persistent closure.

Recommended Pairings for Nero di Serramarrocco: Serving Protocol

The outstanding structural balance of this premium Nero d'Avola wine makes it an exceptional asset for sommeliers, shifting easily from intense land dishes to sophisticated seafood preparations:

• Gastronomy and Land Pairings: It pairs superbly alongside wild game terrines, rich roasts, long-aged hard cheeses, and traditional dishes cooked with sweet and sour reductions.
• Seafood and Snail Pairings: An extraordinary counterpoint when paired with grilled tuna, grilled swordfish, salt cod cooked with potatoes and pumpkin, or traditional snails à la bourguignonne.
• Serving Protocol: It is highly recommended to uncork the bottle well in advance to allow proper oxygenation. Serve at the optimal temperature of 14 - 16°C in a wide, flared Ballon glass.

The Century-Old Excellence of the Barone di Serramarrocco Winery

Managed within the historic Erice DOC Wine Route, the reality of the Barone di Serramarrocco winery oversees a 60-hectare estate dedicated to viticulture since 1623. Under the strategic guidance of Marco Serramarrocco, the family honors the protected vineyards under the historical "Vigna di Serramarrocco" designation, crafting liquid gems officially recognized for their innate elegance and proud territorial roots.