This nero d'avola shows balance and beauty. It's a tangy and bright red with blueberry and chocolate character. Full body, silky tannins and a fresh finish. Shows the excellence of Noto for nero d'avola. Delicious now but will improve with age.

Feudo Maccari’s 2011 Nero d’Avola Saia is a beautiful rendition of this native Sicilian grape that delivers smooth fruit and cherry sensations backed by dark spice, chocolate and moist chewing tobacco. The wine ages in oak for up to 16 months and you can feel that extra intensity and softness as the wine caresses the palate. Nero d’Avola’s personality comes through in terms of the bright acidity and aromas of scorched earth. Drink 2014-2020. - Monica Larner

Rich smoke and tarry earth notes support the dried currant, espresso, plum sauce and seared mushroom flavors, with sculpted tannins. Fresh and focused, offering a savory finish of herb and spice. Drink now through 2024. 5,000 cases made. –AN