Nero D'Avola Chiaramonte, 2023 by Firriato in Sicily

Nero d’Avola 100% Vineyard: Trapani countryside – Dàgala Borromeo Estate, Sicily Aging: 6 months in American durmast barriques Tasting Notes Color: Intense ruby red with lively purplish hues along the edges. Nose: It has an impeccable and fragrant fruit of surprising sharpness that reveals a profusion of scents that alternate in recalling plum and blackberries, black cherries and bilberries, cloves, black pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate and humus. Palate: It admirably blends all its power with expressive delicacy revealing a suave depth; it has an assertive character that is well tempered by the silky and delightful tannins; the match between nose and palate is polished and extraordinary. Characteristics: Made entirely from Sicily’s most important red grape, it is a daring and strong, at times even austere and reserved wine; its extraordinary nature unfolds fully if it is left the time needed to express itself. Top 100 Wines by James Suckling