Lamùri Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2013
WINE DESCRIPTION
Lamùri, or “love” in Sicilian dialect, is made entirely from hand-harvested Nero d'Avola
grapes. The Tasca family credits the elegance of the final wine to the unique sandy soil and
microclimate of this region. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French barriques for one year to
add extra finesse.
TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby-red in color, Lamùri offers lush aromas of black cherry, black fruits, vanilla, tobacco,
and wild herbs. On the palate, velvety tannins and refreshing acidity make for an elegant,
expressive, crowd-pleasing wine.
FOOD PAIRING
Pair this wine with spaghetti and meatballs, Bolognese sauces, pappa pomodoro, and lamb
kebabs.
VINEYARD & PRODUCTION INFO
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100 acres
Clay and Sandy-Loam
Espalier
2,145 feet
1,800
2.8 tons
Southern / Southwestern
late 1990s
September
2002
180,000
WINEMAKING & AGING
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100% Nero d'Avola
Stainless steel tanks
77-82 °F
Racking and Pumpovers
12 days
Yes
Barriques
225 L
New-Two and Three years
French: Allier and Troncais
12 months
3 months
ANALYTICAL DATA
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Dry extract:
13.5 %
3.6
2.0 g/L
5.6 g/L
34.3 g/L
PRODUCER PROFILE
Estate owned by: The Tasca d'Almerita
family
Winemaker: Laura Orsi, Giuseppe Tasca,
and Carlo Ferrini
Estate founded: 1830
Winery production: 3,300,000 Bottles
Region: Sicilia
Country: Italy
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