Hierà Terre Siciliane IGP
60% Nero d’Avola, 30% Alicante, and 10% Nocera. Hauner “Hierà” Sicilia Terre di Sicilia IGT is a deep ruby red with an intense and fragrant bouquet of wild berries, sweet spice, and chocolate. Velvety, complex, and full-bodied.
“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
Wine exported to
Hong Kong, Canada, USA, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2017 | Vinous Media91
- 2019 | James Suckling92
- 2016 | Wine Advocate91
- 2015 | Wine Enthusiast89
Grape Varieties:
60% Nero d'Avola, 30% Alicante and 10% Nocera
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
6 days
Type of yeast:
Selected
Aging containers:
Stainless steel, barrique
Aging in bottle:
4 months
Closure:
Diam
Vineyard name:
Vulcano
Vineyard location:
Vulcano
Soil composition:
Volcanic soil
Vine training:
Espalier
Altitude:
1,310 feet (399 meters) above sea level
Vine density:
5003 vines per hectare
Exposure:
Northeastern
Age of vines:
25 years
Time of harvest:
Early September
Total yearly production (in bottles):
30,000
Tasting notes:
Deep ruby with an intense and fragrant bouquet of wild berries, sweet spice, and chocolate. Velvety, complex, and full-bodied.
Food pairings:
Excellent with flavorful and even spicy dishes; entrées made with capers typical of the Aeolian Islands, such as fresh tuna with caper sauce
Aging potential:
6 years
Alcohol:
13,5%
Winemaker:
Carlo Hauner, Jr.
