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Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola 2020

Sicilia DOC

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  • Silver, London Wine Competition, 2021
  • 88pts, London Wine Competition, 2021
  • Gold, Guide Gilbert & Gaillard, 2021
  • 90pts, Guide Gilbert & Gaillard, 2021

Dino Taschetta lovingly revived his grandfather's Nero d'Avola vines that were deserted since the 1968 earthquake. Since its release in 2017 it's been a hit with customers. Year after year people come back for its rich, blackberry spiced flavours.

Dino Taschetta lovingly revived his grandfather's Nero d'Avola vines that were deserted since the 1968 earthquake. Since its release in 2017 it's been a hit with customers. Year after year people come back for its rich, blackberry spiced flavours.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvety and dense with vibrant cherry and berry and rich spice

Aroma

Bountiful, ripe blackberry, spice and liquorice scents

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola 2020

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  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

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. Left wondering if they survived the damage and neglect, Dino set to uncovering 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 was a hit with customers. Nero d’Avola, a prized Sicilian grape, is fast becoming a fashionable pick, often seen in smart restaurants across the UK. Dino’s creation is packed with rich black fruits.

"Lovely velvety wine in the tradition of the best Sicilians. Easily the best Nero d'Avola I've tasted" 5-Star Online Review
For the 2019 vintage
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