Nero d'Avola

The grapes for this red all-rounder come from the areas of Salemi and Mazara del Vallo in the province of Trapani. Dark ruby red with violet reflections. Fresh nose of rose petals, Maraska cherry and blackberry. Full-bodied on the palate of black cherries, with a wonderful freshness, well-proportioned tannin and a fine vanilla note on the soft finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red colour with violet reflections. On the nose, typical varietal aromas of ripe plums, cocoa, wild fruits and a flawless spiciness with traces of white smoke. On the palate, full and wide and of beautiful juiciness with very soft, well-integrated tannins and a fruity, finely spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Pure Nero d'Avola, named after Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intensely fragrant of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, supple and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's a smoky, inky feel to the intense black-plum and berry aromas here. Full, round and compact with lots of fruity flavor and fine but firm, rather sticky tannin. Hint of chocolate at the end." James Suckling

The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009, making it the fifth winery to complement and add to the diversity and professionalism of what is arguably Sicily's most famous winery.

Deep dark red, spices and a fine liquorice note on the nose. Impressive fruit and freshness on the palate, the discreet use of wood gives it concentration, backbone, velvety elegance and a good future. SUPERIORE.DE

Rich ruby-violet colour, very clear and intense bouquet with strong notes of dark fruits and a hint of violets. Juicy, fresh with lots of ripe berry fruit on the palate. Round, supple and dense with a fruity-salty final. SUPERIORE.DE

Delightful Nero d'Avola-based cuvée. Ruby red with vivid garnet reflections. Intense aroma with hints of tobacco, spices and mineral notes. The balanced flavour, marked by red fruits, impresses on the palate with blackberry and sour cherry tones and final with a good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Rosso Sedàra La Bella is woodsy and herbal at first; yet time in the glass releases a more inviting mix of black currants, sage and hints of smoke. This is silky in texture yet lifted, with bright acidity enlivening its depths of wild berry fruits and inner spice tones. While lightly structured, there’s no harm in jumping in now, as the 2020 finishes with a gently tart trace of blackberry and subtle hints of citrus. La Bella Sedàra is a very likeable blend." Vinous

"This has aromas of cherry stones, dried herbs, bay leaves and porcini mushrooms. Medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Savory. Juicy finish." James Suckling

The Nero d'Avola grapes come from vines up to 30 years old from the Noto region. Animatingly delicate fruity notes of pineapple and raspberry. Round, full and wonderfully drinkable on the palate, with beautiful fruit, spice and a cool, fresh final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-bodied sparkling salmon pink. On the nose tones of pink grapefruit and then white peach, slightly smoky. A nice freshness and minerality on the palate, final long and salty." Falstaff

The classic among the Sicilian red wines - lively and fresh like the sunny island from which it comes. Bright ruby red in the glass, it spoils the nose with a beautifully fruity, deep bouquet. Clear currant notes and almost sweet fruit on the tongue, then on the palate the strong fruity body with silky tannins. A well-balanced Nero d'Avola that gives a lot of pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate salmon pink. Fragrant notes of citrus, rose petals and strawberries on the nose. In the mouth, it has a beautiful minerality, a crispness and freshness. A good dose of acidity and above all its very low residual sugar predestine it to be a characterful and racy companion to light fish and vegetable dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Rosè di Morgante, a Nero d'Avola Rosato, is sweetly perfumed with hints of toffee and butter cream giving way to freshly-sliced pears. It fleshes out across the palate with round textures contrasted by a buzzing of stimulating acidity. All the while there’s a confectionery note that carries from the nose through the finish, as the Rose' di Morgante finishes crisp and clean." Vinous

Bianco di Morgante is a pure Nero d'Avola. The typical Sicilian red grape, however, was vinified without contact with the skins, resulting in this very successful and exceptionally finessed white wine. Silky and shiny, this experimental wine captivates with balance, freshness and lightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Bianco di Morgante is a varietal Nero d’Avola vinified white, with a seductive bouquet that blends ripe orchard fruits with white flowers, sweet spice and hints of vanilla bean. It’s round with medium-bodied weight and a brilliant mix of sour citrus and zesty acids that tantalize the senses, while leaving a salty staining of minerality to linger. This finishes fresh and clean, yet decidedly savory in style." Vinous

Dark, concentrated Nero d'Avola with a rich bouquet, inviting, intense raspberry fruit and sweet tannin. A full-bodied red with nice spice and a great value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, purple ruby; intense, resinous raspberry fruit, inviting; juicy, intensely fresh-fruited, finely tart." Merum

"The 2019 Nero d'Avola entices, as crushed chalk gives way to dusty dried violets, black currants and hints of smoke. This is fruit-focused and lively in character with energizing acidity and ripe wild berry fruits. It finishes remarkably fresh, while leaving inner rose tones and hints of hard red candies to linger. What a pretty Nero d'Avola." Vinous

"Delicious Nero d'Avola with perfumed black fruit, stained with licorice and herbs. Medium-bodied with an exquisite balance of fruit, well-integrated tannin and spot-on acidity." James Suckling

Sherazade - beautiful protagonist from One Thousand and One Nights and wonderful Nero d'Avola. Concentrated ruby red colour, fruity, balsamic scent with mineral tones followed by a sweet hint of cocoa. Gentle on the palate with memories of sour cherries and blackberries. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-light purple red; stale fruit notes; sweetness, present fruit, balanced and very pleasant." Merum

"The 2020 Nero d'Avola Sherazade wafts up with a smoky mix of grilled herbs and crushed blackberries. It’s soft and enveloping, enlivened by a tart twang of acidity, while showing red and blue wild berry fruits. This tapers off perfumed, and it leaves a gentle tug of tannin as hints of licorice slowly fade." Vinous

Plumbago is a single-varietal Nero d'Avola: Rich ruby-violet colour, powerful, slightly reductive bouquet with aromas of dark cherries, raspberries and some rosemary. Smooth, soft and almost light on the palate, beautiful blueberry notes and well-dosed tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

The fermentation of this fine Marsala is interrupted by the enrichment with brandy aged for at least 5 years in oak barrels. Intense ruby red. Very fruity bouquet of black cherry, pomegranate and plum. In the long, full taste sweet with present red fruit, cherry and again pomegranate. SUPERIORE.DE

Wonderfully fresh Nero d'Avola style without any trace of heaviness or breadth. Lots of juicy cherry and blackberry fruit on the palate. Opens with an appealing hint of fresh berries and a spicy note. Lean and elegant, yet with plenty of flavour, depth and dense texture. A potential favourite wine with a very Mediterranean profile. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red colour, appealing, slightly reductive aroma of ripe blackberries and elderberries, quite dense on the palate, some fruit sweetness, good harmony between acidity and tannin, traces of cassis in the elegant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red with a black core. Discreet aromas of prunes, dates, some rum, malt coffee and tangerine peel. Opens juicy with fine fruity nuances, medium-bodied, tightly meshed youthful tannins, lively on the palate, persistent." Falstaff

"The 2019 Nero d'Avola Lamùri is remarkably pretty, presenting a dusty display of crushed violet candies and blackberries contrasted by hints of smoke and white pepper. It’s silky in texture and quite elegant, washing across the palate with pure black and hints of blue fruits, while gaining a more tactile feel toward the close as hints of sweet tannins slowly saturate. Notes of salted licorice linger, giving way to a subtle twang of spiced citrus as this tapers off lightly structured." Vinous

"Here's a classic expression of Sicily's number one indigenous grape. The Tasca Conti d'Almerita 2019 Sicilia Nero d’Avola Lamùri Tenuta Regaleali offers plenty of dark fruit intensity and toasted pistachio nut, wild fennel and scorched earth. This is your quintessential pasta and meat ragù wine, thanks to its freshness and accessible style." Robert Parker

The country dance (controdanza) is a typical dance in which man and woman face each other and unite in graceful movements - depending on their gender, the dancers interpret the music in their own way. This wine is exactly the same: Nero d'Aola and Merlot - as is well known, opposites attract and, with the right intuition, can adjust wonderfully to each other, forming harmony and contrast at the same time.

Strong purple. Mulberry and plum contrast with incense and balsamic notes. The grapes all come from calcareous soils, which again bridges the gap and makes this young wine balancing and harmonious. Soft tannins and beautifully integrated delicate acidity carry Controdanza into a smooth, medium-length finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Minerally up front, with lots of tarry smoke and hot stone on the nose, notes that underscore the palate's dried raspberry, singed orange peel and tobacco flavors. Medium- to full-bodied and gusty, with a firm, focused finish." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of smoke, dried cherries, mushrooms and hints of eucalyptus. It's medium-to full-bodied with plenty of earthy, umami notes and citrus peel. Light tannins." James Suckling

Wonderful entry into the Gulfi world: precise aromas of red sour cherries, stone minerals and aromatic herbs. Fresh and juicy, with a delicate spicy note and a refreshing aftertaste in the long finish. A lovely, almost weightless red wine with a convincing fruit component and wonderful drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

Zisola, from the eponymous winery of the Mazzei family in Sicily, is an exceptionally well-made single-varietal Nero d'Avola. Elegantly shining ruby red with a gently lightening rim. In the flattering fruit bouquet, ripe forest berries and rose hips, lightly reminiscent of blood orange with a hint of cocoa. Juicy and clear on the palate with hearty red fruit, powerful and soft on the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red. In the nose of cranberries, oranges, cherries, gentle spice in the aftertaste. On the palate with red berry fruit, compact body, hearty, slightly consuming tannin in the final." Falstaff

"Fresh, sweet ripe cherry aromas with a nice herbal quality seasoned by almond and spices. Racy acidity on the palate." Decanter

"The 2019 Noto Rosso is youthfully poised yet very pretty, showing peppery florals, wet stone, black currants and smoke. This is silky in texture with motivating acidity and a cooling blend of savory herbs and tart wild berries. There’s a density and concentration here that is currently held in check by fine tannins, as the 2019 finishes incredibly long, resonating on dark fruits and hints of licorice. Give this a year or two of cellaring to show its best." Vinous

"Brimming with red and black berries, this is an attractively fresh and dry, medium-bodied Sicilian red with touches of licorice and black tea. Rather long, pleasantly dry finish." James Suckling

"The Zisola 2019 Sicilia Noto Zisola is a pure expression of Nero d'Avola from Noto, one of the most beautiful corners of Sicily, with Baroque architecture expressed in white limestone. The wine shows a sweet side that is carried forth by ripe cherry and dried raspberry. This vintage is focused on the fruity side of this mighty Sicilian grape and less so on the earthy or savory tones that you sometimes get with Nero d'Avola. You could pair it with any Southern Italian pasta with tomato sauce, especially a recipe with fried eggplant and shaved ricotta salata." Robert Parker

True to the house style, Nerojbleo offers a generous load of ripe fruit with maraschino cherry and blackberry jam at the centre. Its texture is dense, soft and carried by a slight sweetness. A juice and power package with a nice drinking flow and a typical Gulfi interpretation of the grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

Nero di Lupo is - in contrast to many other single-varietal Nero d'Avola - a fresh and rather light wine, but no less interesting. Intense aroma of sour cherries and herbs, the bright, friendly taste is exceedingly fruity, lively and silky. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Nero di Lupo impresses with its savory blend of grilled sage, flinty crushed rocks and citrus-tinged red currants. It’s round in feel with lively acids to balance, as sour cherry mixed with hints of tangerine gives way to saline-mineral tones toward the close. A bitter trace and nuances of plum skins linger through the long and spicy finale. The Nero di Lupo is a zesty, varietal Nero d'Avola that will excel at the dinner table." Vinous

This single-varietal Nero d'Avola is bursting with dark aromas of berries, black cherry, liquorice and tobacco. Lush and distinctive on the palate with wonderful spicy notes of mint, anise and espresso. Juicy tannin, good length, fine pressure. A very great wine at an impressively reasonable price! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining ruby with a tendency to garnet. Restrained, yet spicy nose, lightly of cherry compote and raspberry syrup. Compact on the palate with delicate fruit melting, spans a fine fan, rich in structure and with good length." Falstaff

"The 2018 Nero d'Avola Saia is dark and rich with sweet herbs, tobacco and balsamic spice giving way to ripe plums. Its fleshy textures envelope the palate in an intense wave of ripe black fruits, balanced by brisk acids and saline-mineral tones that add a more grippy feel toward the close. Notes of sage and blackberries linger long through the finale, over a coating of round tannins. The 2018 is showing very nicely, but it should also mature well through medium-term cellaring." Vinous

"Candied violet and spice aromatics on the nose accent flavors of black raspberry preserves, red licorice, fig cake and loamy earth in this fresh, fragrant and medium- to full-bodied red. Fine-grained tannins emerge to firm the finish." Wine Spectator

"Sweet and sour-cherry with walnut and toasted-oak aromas that follow through to a full body with juicy fruit and chewy tannin on the palate. Savory. Smoky meat at the end with lovely fruit." James Suckling

Deep dark ruby. Powerful nose of plums, red berries, black cherry and eucalyptus. Warm, persistent and balsamic aftertaste of plums, red berries and a fine rosemary note. The finish is long and complex. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium ruby; aromatic-fruity; also in the mouth aromatic raspberry notes, some tannin, length, very juicy." (JLF) Merum

"Intense blackcurrant and creamy vanilla aromas. Black fruits, eucalyptus and leather palate with weight and flavour. Authentic without being showy." Decanter

Deep ruby red. Intense scent of raspberry, red cherry, violets and spices. Sweet, spicy and yet light on its feet, it convinces with a great inner energy that gives the red fruits, herbs and mineral flavours an impressive expression. In the never-ending finish, Nerobaronj shows itself vibrant and with distinctive tannin, which gives additional emphasis. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 NeroBaronj is brooding in the glass, smoldering up with a darkly alluring bouquet of crushed ashen stones, brown spice and rich plum sauce. This takes a turn toward purity on the palate, lifted and feminine in feel, with pretty red fruits and inner rose tones that cascade throughout. It leaves a staining of primary concentration, while tapering off fresh and only lightly structured with a hint of licorice that lingers." Vinous