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Only a small percentage (about a 10%) are left intact with the stem during fermentation, to give more structure and complexity to the wine. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and lasts about 3 weeks. Frequent remontage and delestage are carried out during fermentation in order to achieve soft extraction and concentration of aromas. After racking, malolactic fermentation occurs to increase stability and roundness of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSicily has a history of wine-making that dates back to ancient times. For more than 2500 years, Sicily has been a significant center of the Mediterranean viniculture. Archaeological and historical finds in this area, give evidence of a widespread production, consumption and commercial exchange of viticultural products that stretch back to the Phoenicians and the Greek colonies. 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Dry, structured and showing outstanding roundness, the wine offers complex fruitiness resembling that of cherries preserved in spirits, alternating with pleasant and persistent hints of spices\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA brilliant deep ruby-red in the glass, this wine is broad and persistent with intense spicy scents balanced by softer notes of almond blossom. Dry, structured and showing outstanding roundness, the wine offers complex fruitiness resembling that of cherries preserved in spirits, alternating with pleasant and persistent hints of spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAfter removal of the stalks and soft pressing, fermentation lasts eight days at a controlled temperature of 25–28 °C (77–82 °F) according to traditional principles but with the use of rotating horizontal fermenting tanks and delicate maceration of the skins for one week to assure the wine the colours, aromas and fundamental elements of which it has need. 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Supple, velvety taste with a spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMont’Albano was founded in 1985 in the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, as a result of the intuition of Mauro Braidot who, unlike the majority of the producers of the time, converted his 5 hectares (12.3 acres) of vineyard to organic production. Since these early beginings the company has not taken long to  grow, thanks to its philosophy and its excellent wines from Friuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIf this grape isn't on your radar, then we think it should be as its Sicily's most important red varietal! This particualr Nero D'Avola was sourced from Monte Albano's Southwestern Sicilian organic vineyards. 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