Nero d'Avola Nerello Mascalese Due Lune

Cellaro Nero d'Avola Nerello Mascalese Due Lune is excellent with pasta with rich sauces, roast meats, venison and mature cheeses.

Cellaro is a modern producer operating under the umbrella of the Farnese group. It is situated near Sambuca, in the Belice Valley. In 2016 Sambuca was officially acknowledged as the most beautiful small village in Italy. Sambuca, originally founded by ancient Greek colonists, rose to regional prominence as a trading hub after invading Arab Muslims took over around 830, just a few years after landing in Sicily. It was called Zabuth, in remembrance of the emir Zabut ("The Splendid One") Al-Arab, who built a castle at that place, on the slopes of Mount Genuardo.

The vineyards stretch between 300 and 600 metres above sea level, on soils with an enviable geological composition.

After a long maceration, the wine is placed into French and American oak barrels for about 6 months.

The branch of Nerello grapes are cut so as to allow a natural withering of the grapes. This process together with the hot Sicilian sun and the warms winds from Africa, concentrates the sugar, After about 15-20 days, the grapes have lost about 15-20% of their weight and are then pressed. Fermentation takes place on the skins.