{"product_id":"cantine-barbera-lu-cori-nero-davola-sicilia-igt-sicily-italy","title":"Cantine Barbera 'Lu Cori' Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eJuicy red fruit and Mediterranean herbs rise from the glass with a vibrant coastal freshness. 2023 Cantine Barbera Lu Cori Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT expresses a distinctly elegant interpretation of Nero d’Avola grown near the sea in Menfi. Crafted by Cantine Barbera with a philosophy that emphasizes balance, terroir transparency, and gentle winemaking, Lu Cori, meaning “the heart,” reflects a deep affection for the grape’s softer, more refined character shaped by maritime influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eWinemaker\/ Owner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marilena Barbera\u003cbr data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nero d’Avola\u003cbr data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep calcareous clay rich in limestone and marine minerals\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenuta Belicello, Vigne in Costa\u003cbr data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 days\u003cbr data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel, followed by 3 months in large neutral Slavonian oak casks\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7,000 bottles\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 g\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.43 g\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eTotal SO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 mg\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e2023 Cantine Barbera Lu Cori Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT opens with aromatic notes of mulberries, raspberries, and bright red cherry intertwined with hints of Mediterranean herbs and subtle spice. A faint marine salinity reflects the vineyard’s proximity to the sea. The palate is juicy and vibrant, with fresh acidity supporting soft, velvety tannins that give the wine both structure and fluidity. Flavors of red berries and savory olive-like nuances unfold across the palate, finishing with a lightly saline, spice-tinged persistence that captures the freshness of the coastal Sicilian landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eCantine Barbera is located in Menfi on Sicily’s southwestern coast, where vineyards lie just a short distance from the Mediterranean Sea near the Belice River Nature Reserve. Under the leadership of Marilena Barbera, the estate focuses on environmentally responsible viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking that allows each vineyard site to speak clearly. Sea breezes, sandy soils, and limestone-rich subsoils create conditions that naturally moderate ripening, resulting in Nero d’Avola that emphasizes elegance, freshness, and aromatic precision rather than weight or power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003eServe at 57 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit in a Burgundy-style wine glass to highlight its aromatic complexity and supple texture. The wine pairs beautifully with tomato-based dishes, pizza, grilled vegetables, pasta alla Norma, roasted meats, and Mediterranean seafood preparations. Its vibrant acidity and savory character also complement cured meats and traditional Sicilian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backstreets","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 750mL","offer_id":41655028940855,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/CantineBarbera_LuCori_Nerod_AvolaSiciliaIGT_Sicily_Italy.png?v=1746988077","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/cantine-barbera-lu-cori-nero-davola-sicilia-igt-sicily-italy","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}