with a touch of lees ageing for texture and depth
yet vibrant enough to stay exciting
when Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon blends dominated the premium market
balance and everyday drinkability
Firm yet polished tannins are framed by bright acidity
2023 Nero D'Avola, Il Folle old vines with a touch of leesThe Sicilian Bloom This is Nero dAvola with warmth, colour and a bright Sicilian heartbeat. It opens with black cherry, ripe plum and wild berries, before Mediterranean herbs, soft spice, vanilla and a gentle earthy note begin to rise. There is plenty of dark fruited charm here, but it stays smooth, juicy and easy to love, with the fruit doing the talking rather than heavy oak. The palate is medium bodied, supple and generous, with juicy dark fruit,