Massivo Nero d'Avola 2010
Southern Italy may play 'poor cousin' to the affluent north, but the region is rich in agricultural resources durum wheat for pasta, olive groves and fabulous seafood, warm hearted residents, and, of course, terrific affordable wines. Sicily is much talked about by experts as one of the world's most exciting wine regions. However the majority of wine lovers have yet to cotton on - hence the superb value Sicilian reds can offer today.This modern take on the traditional Sicilian variety...
Ranking: 7
Corsiero Nero di Troia 2011
Puglia's treasured Nero di Troia grape is steeped in legend. In ancient myth, after helping to defeat the city of Troy with the Trojan horse Greek hero Diomedes is said to have journeyed to northern Puglia. There he founded the city of Troia which still stands today, planting vine cuttings he brought with him outside the city walls. The vines flourished and were named Nero after their dark skinned grapes and the deep coloured wine they produced.You'll often find a drop of Nero di Trioa in...
LAZZARONI - Infinito Nero 70cl Bottle
A truly authentic black sambuca from the house of Lazzaroni, traditional distillers of fine liqueurs.
RUGGERI - Rose Di Pinot Nero VS 75cl Bottle
Delicate pale pink in colour, this wine is brillant with a very fine and continuous perlage. The bouquet, pronounced, persistent and very fine, offers a wide range of fruit aromas, bringing to mind peaches, apricots and red currants. Dry and refreshing on the palate, well structured and superbly soft, it offers a harmonious balance of sensations and a fruity finish. Rose Brut goes very well with cold cuts, non-stuffed pasta and roasted white meats.
PLANETA - Santa Cecilia IGT Nero d'Avola 2007 75cl Bottle
Colour Purple red with violet hue. Nose Lively and characteristic of Nero d'Avola grown in the Noto area. Prune, seasoned pomegranate, strawberry cake. Carobs and fig preserve. Palate Elegant and compact tannins, sustained by an electric an vibrating acidity typical of Nero d'Avola from the South East of Sicily. Full flavoured pasta dishes, beef, lamb and tripe. Sicilian cookery Cheese and tomato soup, cous cous with beef and lamb, tripe with aubergines, liver in breadcrumb, kid with egg...Searched For: BARONIA DEI FEUDI NERO