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Feudo Maccari 'Saia' IGT Sicilia 2010
Varietal: 100% Nero D'Avola
REGION: Sicilia, ITALY
PRICE: $35.00/ bottle
FORMAT: 12 x 750ml
CSPC: +054320
AVAILABLE: 15 cases
DRINKABILITY: now - 10 years
93 POINTS - James Suckling "A wine with tension and form that delivers plenty of spicy, ripe and juicy fruit. Plums and cherries. Full body, with firm tannins and a savory finish. Very pretty. Best ever from here. Drink now." - November 20, 2012
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OUTSTANDING TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS!
2009 vintage Wine Advocate 92 POINTS2008 vintage Wine Advocate 93 POINTS
2007 vintage Wine Spectator 92 POINTS
2006 vintage Wine Spectator 92 POINTS
2005 vintage Wine Spectator 91 POINTS
2004 vintage Wine Spectator 92 POINTS
2003 vintage Wine Spectator 90 POINTS
2002 vintage Wine Spectator 90 POINTS
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View of the Vineyards at Feudo Maccari
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THE STORY
Making a name for himself with his highly sought-after Super-Tuscans: Crognolo and Oreno; Antonio Moretti and his daughter, Monika, prevailed in the arduous process of negotiating with numerous small landowners in the Noto area of Sicily for purchase of their vineyards. The estate they assembled, Feudo Maccari is just outside the village of Paccino and extends over 101 hectares. At purchase it was already planted to vines in scattered vineyard parcels. Saia originates from a 40-year old plot planted exclusively to Nero d'Avola.
40-year-old vines are planted to south-facing vineyards 80 meters above sea level in volcanic soil with white sand and chalk deposits. The fruit is handpicked and the skins are gently broken. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks and lined vats with regular punching down. A first blending of lots takes place when the wine is placed in barrique; a second at the first racking. The wines are then bottled with minimum intervention. Feudo Maccari Saia has managed to push the limits of Nero d'Avola to exciting new heights, it is a superb wine that oozes class and distinction.
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