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.
-
2018 Planeta Plumbago Nero d'Avola
John Caro
Plumbago is a generous and characterful food red made from the Sicilian grape Nero d'Avola. While most Nero can be un-oaked and quite fresh, this one uses fruit from an older vineyard near Lake ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2018 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria (Red Label)
John Caro
A 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$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2017 Planeta Cerasuolo Dorilli
Wine Enthusiast
An elegant premium wine from the southern coast of Sicily, near Vittoria. While the cheaper red-labelled Cerasuolo is the standard regional wine, this Dorilli label is a special Cerasuolo di ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle
Loading, please wait...