La Favola (2012)

About this wine

This 2012 Eloro Pachino from La Favola is a deep ruby red wine with violet reflections. It offers aromas of wild berries, complemented by hints of vanilla and chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied with soft tannins, featuring notes of raspberry and licorice. The finish is long and pleasant. This wine is made from 100% Nero d'Avola grapes, a variety native to Sicily, and aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, followed by at least 10 months in the bottle, enhancing its complexity and depth.

About the grape

Nero d'Avola, often called the "Black Grape of Avola," is a red grape variety that originated in the town of Avola, near Pachino in southeastern Sicily. Over the centuries, it spread throughout the island and became Sicily's most important indigenous red grape. In the Eloro Pachino region, the combination of hot, dry climates and calcareous soils creates ideal conditions for cultivating Nero d'Avola, resulting in grapes with concentrated flavors and balanced acidity. This environment contributes to the production of high-quality wines like the 2012 La Favola Eloro Pachino La Favola.

Quick facts

• 🍇 The 2012 Eloro Pachino La Favola is crafted entirely from Nero d'Avola grapes, a variety indigenous to Sicily, renowned for its deep color and robust flavors.
• 🏞️ This wine hails from the Eloro Pachino DOC, a subzone in southeastern Sicily celebrated for producing some of the finest expressions of Nero d'Avola.
• 🌱 Tenuta La Favola, the producer, has been a certified organic farm since 1997, emphasizing sustainable and natural winemaking practices.
• 🛢️ The 2012 vintage underwent fermentation with native yeasts and was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its complexity and depth.
• 🍷 Eloro Pachino wines are known for their intense ruby-red color, evolving to garnet with age, and offer aromas of wild berries, vanilla, and chocolate, with a full-bodied, tannic palate.

Palate profile

Producer

Tenuta La Favola, located in the Buonivini area south of Noto, Sicily, has been a family-run estate for over four generations. Established in the early 1800s by Giuseppe Di Natale, the estate has evolved into a certified organic winery under the stewardship of Corrado and Valeria Gurrieri. Spanning approximately 19 hectares, the estate includes vineyards, olive groves, and traditional stone structures. The winery emphasizes biodiversity and renewable energy, producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Notably, the limestone paths between the vines create a luminous landscape under the moonlight, adding to the estate's enchanting ambiance.