Nero d'Avola
Red grapes are sometimes named ‘black’ – like ‘Noir’ in France, ‘Nero’ in Italian – but this Sicilian grape is genuinely inky-black skinned. The rich Mediterranean reds that result compare to Syrah – full-bodied and dark-fruited. But such intense colour and flavour stretches a long way and as Sicily’s flagship Nero produces a staggering quantity of reds that are much lighter and cheaper but somehow never lack character. Such ideal barbeque and pasta wines are increasingly exported but the grape isn’t: aptly named after its beloved Sicilian hometown, Nero d’Avola is one of the world’s more parochial varieties with only 1% produced outside Italy.
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2021 Planeta La Segreta Nero D'AvolaAntonio Galloni's VinousAn effortlessly smooth and ripe red grown on the sun-baked coast of Sicily. From state of the art players Planeta wines, this classic is made from the local Nero d'Avola grape. This ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle
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2021 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria (Red Label)James SucklingA suave and modern version of this classic Sicilian red. Cerasuolo di Vittoria has a distinguished history and remains the only Sicilian wine recognised by Italy's highest DOCG status. The name ... read more$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle
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2018 Planeta Mamertino RossoParker's Wine AdvocateAn elegant red and a piece of history grown on Sicily's north-eastern coast. This wine is from the small Baronia estate on the windy promontory of Capo Milazzo (depicted on the textured label), ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle
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2020 Planeta Santa Cecilia NotoParker's Wine AdvocateSanta Cecilia is Planeta's top-of-the-range red, from their most important Sicilian variety; Nero d’Avola. Noto DOC is the original territory of this variety, in the extreme south-east of ... read more$62.99 in mixed 6+ or $69.99 per bottle
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Mixed 6 — Great value Sicily from PlanetaJames SucklingWith an incredible range of sub-regions and styles, the Island of Sicily is a gold mine for value and interest. This box offers six modern examples of both white and red. These cover the ... read more$205.94 per pack
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Mixed 6 — Premium Planeta from SicilyJames SucklingNow these are the top of the pile. A pack of 6 different exciting and individual Sicilian wines, from across this incredible winemaking island. 3 whites and 3 reds gives you everything you need ... read more$341.94 per pack
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