About halfway between Avola (the town that lends its name to this grape variety) and Pachino (famed for its IGP Tomatoes) lie the south-facing vineyards of Feudo Maccari, where bush vine Nero d’Avola soaks up the near endless Sicilian sunshine.

Tasting notes:

Aromas of warm, ripe dark fruits with black cherry, plum and tarry, smoky notes. The palate is generous and fruit-forward with wild cherry and damson notes combining with spicy, dried fruit characters. A well structured wine with ripe tannins and fresh acidity, leading to an attractive bitter chocolate twist on the finish. An impressive example of Nero d'Avola, combining approachability with real interest, depth and complexity.

Food match:

Great with full-flavoured meats such as roast lamb or beef.