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Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola 2022
Sicilia DOC
View awards
- Bronze, London Wine Competition, 2023
- 92pts, WineFolio - David Walker Bell, 2024
This rich, barrel-aged Nero d'Avola is a tribute to Dino Taschetta's grandfather and his vineyard. An earthquake struck in 1968 and the vines were abandoned until Dino nursed them back to life. Now the grapes make this rich, blackberry-spiced red.
This rich, barrel-aged Nero d'Avola is a tribute to Dino Taschetta's grandfather and his vineyard. An earthquake struck in 1968 and the vines were abandoned until Dino nursed them back to life. Now the grapes make this rich, blackberry-spiced red.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Velvety and dense with vibrant cherry, berry and rich spice
Aroma
Bountiful, ripe blackberry, spice and liquorice scents
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Blackish crimson
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2024
In 1968 western Sicily was rocked by an earthquake. Such was the devastation, residents of Poggioreale had no choice but to abandon their properties and rebuild further down the hill. Whole settlements became ghost towns overnight. This included Dino’s grandfather’s Nero d’Avola vineyards. 50 years on, Dino set out to recover his grandfather’s lost plot of land. He found it wild and uncultivated, yet producing jewel-like grapes with amazing flavour. In 2017 he made his first ‘revived’ vintage which proved a sensation with customers. It's pure Nero d’Avola, a Sicilian grape, fast becoming a fashionable pick in smart restaurants across the UK. Dino’s creation is packed with rich black fruits and spice. A top choice with sausage casserole.
For the 2021 vintage
