Tasting notes
Kio, a Nocera passito, unites two souls: one intense and vigorous, the other more delicate and sensitive, an authentic expression of the Mamertino lands. It shows an intense ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose is rich and complex, with notes of sour cherries in spirit, blackberries, prunes, vanilla, chocolate and caramel, with balsamic nuances. On the palate it is warm, velvety and of excellent structure, with balanced sweetness and long persistence.
Technical sheet
Origin
Furnari (ME), tenuta Mastronicola
Grapes
100% pure Nocera
Classification
Terre Siciliane IGP (PGI)
Soil
Medium-textured, tending to calcareous
Altitude
110 metres a.s.l.
Vineyards
Spurred cordon. Green pruning removing about 40% of the grapes.
Vines per hectare
4,000
Average yield
40 q/ha
Harvest
In November, in 5 kg crates.
Vinification and ageing
In small stainless steel tanks for about 1 month, during which manual punch-downs are carried out and dried grapes are added. Ageing takes place in French oak barriques for about 24 months and in the bottle for about another 6.
Alcohol content
14.5%
Serving temperature
14°C