John Dapetrosino Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC

Key characteristics:

John Dapetrosino Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC is a distinguished expression of Sicily’s most important red wine grape, renowned for its intense color and powerful structure. This exceptional wine combines power and finesse, offering a robust and multi-layered experience that truly embodies the vibrant spirit and soul of Sicily. It is a custom bottling that uniquely expresses the terroir and rich history of the island, confirming all the best characteristics of the King of Sicilian grapes.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: Crafted from 100% Nero d’Avola, showcasing the quintessential character of Sicily’s flagship grape.
• Appearance: A bright red hue with captivating purple reflections, evolving into a deep ruby red with a striking purple rim.
• Aroma: The nose reveals an intense aromatic profile, brimming with ripe red fruits such as cherry, plum, and red mulberries, interwoven with subtle hints of black pepper and Mediterranean herbs.
• Taste: On the palate, this wine is soft, full, and structured, offering a full-bodied experience with plush tannins and vibrant acidity. Flavors of black cherry and plum are complemented by nuances of licorice and spice, leading to a long, savory finish. It presents a dry, harmonious, warm, and full-bodied taste with bold notes of tar, black cherry, and plum.
• Region: Hailing from Sicily, this wine is rooted in the sun-soaked terroir of the island, benefiting from vineyards located in coastal plains with morainic and alluvial soils, as well as hills and highlands with calcareous and clayey terroir. The region’s unique climate, with sun-drenched hillsides and coastal breezes from the Mediterranean, contributes to the exceptional character of its wines.
• Pairing: An incredibly versatile red, it pairs beautifully with red meat, pork, sausages, pizza, cheese, spicy food, vegetables, mushrooms, grilled fish, and burgers.

Overall impression:

This John Dapetrosino Nero d’Avola delivers a robust and multi-layered wine experience, capturing the essence of Sicily in every glass. It is a versatile red that shines with Mediterranean cuisine, offering rich flavors and complexity.

Extra notes:

• Sibiliana, the producer, is a project of the Cantine Europa Group, dedicated to enhancing Sicilian identity wines through a blend of tradition and innovation.
• The “John Dapetrosino” line is a custom bottling inspired by the story of Sicilian immigrants who settled in New York but remained deeply tied to their homeland, symbolized by the Statue of Liberty on the label.