Gerbino Rosato

Di Giovanna

Nero d’Avola is the classic Sicilian red table wine, the Merlot of the Island, capable of making gluttonous, fruity, simple table wine when farmed for yield while also capable of profound dynamism and singularity when farmed for quality. I honestly did not expect what I encountered when I put my nose in this rosé. Gunther & Klaus Di Giovanna have made this, their version of Nero d’Avola rosé since 2004, and have aimed for a serious wine from day one, eschewing the simple chuggability rosé was known for, especially then. The Fiuminello vineyard’s old vines, towering elevation, and volcanic calcareous soils have given this wine a dense and inviting aroma of mint, cucumber, and fresh pressed strawberry leading into a palate of terrific intensity and salty depth, with a joyful fruit profile of candied raspberry sans sweetness, bolstered by a darjeeling like minerality. What a pleasure to drink!

Country:  Italy

Region:  Palermo, Sicily

Appellation:  Sicilia DOC

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  730-830m

Soils:  Ancient volcanic, mineral rich soils of volcanic tuff with a dispersed composition ranging from stony to clay bases.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Nero d'Avola

Fermentation:  Soft pressing for 3 hours, fermentation in stainless steel tank.

Ageing:  Aged for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Nero d'Avola from Di Giovanna's beautiful Fiuminello vineyard, in Sambuca di Sicilia DOC, just below the forested mountains of Monte Genuardo (grandfathered into the existing Nature Reserve) at altitudes ranging from 730-830 meters above sea level. The area is noted for extreme day to night temperature swings; stony calcareous soil, rich with organic substance. Organically grown, aggressive green harvesting, zero chemicals, single guyot, hand harvested at ideal ripeness.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  1,250

CSPC:  874480

About the Producer

Gunther & Klaus Di Giovanna


Palermo, Sicily, Italy

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Gerbino Rosato
Di Giovanna
Nero d’Avola is the classic Sicilian red table wine, the Merlot of the Island, capable of making gluttonous, fruity, simple table wine when farmed for yield while also capable of profound dynamism and singularity when farmed for quality. I honestly did not expect what I encountered when I put my nose in this rosé. Gunther & Klaus Di Giovanna have made this, their version of Nero d’Avola rosé since 2004, and have aimed for a serious wine from day one, eschewing the simple chuggability rosé was known for, especially then. The Fiuminello vineyard’s old vines, towering elevation, and volcanic calcareous soils have given this wine a dense and inviting aroma of mint, cucumber, and fresh pressed strawberry leading into a palate of terrific intensity and salty depth, with a joyful fruit profile of candied raspberry sans sweetness, bolstered by a darjeeling like minerality. What a pleasure to drink!

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Palermo, Sicily

Appellation:  Sicilia DOC

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  730-830m

Soils:  Ancient volcanic, mineral rich soils of volcanic tuff with a dispersed composition ranging from stony to clay bases.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Nero d'Avola

Fermentation:  Soft pressing for 3 hours, fermentation in stainless steel tank.

Ageing:  Aged for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Nero d'Avola from Di Giovanna's beautiful Fiuminello vineyard, in Sambuca di Sicilia DOC, just below the forested mountains of Monte Genuardo (grandfathered into the existing Nature Reserve) at altitudes ranging from 730-830 meters above sea level. The area is noted for extreme day to night temperature swings; stony calcareous soil, rich with organic substance. Organically grown, aggressive green harvesting, zero chemicals, single guyot, hand harvested at ideal ripeness.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  1,250

CSPC:  874480

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Gerbino Rosato
Di Giovanna
Nero d’Avola is the classic Sicilian red table wine, the Merlot of the Island, capable of making gluttonous, fruity, simple table wine when farmed for yield while also capable of profound dynamism and singularity when farmed for quality. I honestly did not expect what I encountered when I put my nose in this rosé. Gunther & Klaus Di Giovanna have made this, their version of Nero d’Avola rosé since 2004, and have aimed for a serious wine from day one, eschewing the simple chuggability rosé was known for, especially then. The Fiuminello vineyard’s old vines, towering elevation, and volcanic calcareous soils have given this wine a dense and inviting aroma of mint, cucumber, and fresh pressed strawberry leading into a palate of terrific intensity and salty depth, with a joyful fruit profile of candied raspberry sans sweetness, bolstered by a darjeeling like minerality. What a pleasure to drink!

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Palermo, Sicily

Appellation:  Sicilia DOC

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  730-830m

Soils:  Ancient volcanic, mineral rich soils of volcanic tuff with a dispersed composition ranging from stony to clay bases.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Nero d'Avola

Fermentation:  Soft pressing for 3 hours, fermentation in stainless steel tank.

Ageing:  Aged for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Nero d'Avola from Di Giovanna's beautiful Fiuminello vineyard, in Sambuca di Sicilia DOC, just below the forested mountains of Monte Genuardo (grandfathered into the existing Nature Reserve) at altitudes ranging from 730-830 meters above sea level. The area is noted for extreme day to night temperature swings; stony calcareous soil, rich with organic substance. Organically grown, aggressive green harvesting, zero chemicals, single guyot, hand harvested at ideal ripeness.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  1,250

CSPC:  874480

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403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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