2017 Amato Vino Nero d’Avola

Our fifth release of Nero d’Avola. Single vineyard from Ricca Terra Farms in Barmera, South Australia. Hand-picked, wild-fermented (20% whole-bunch) and matured in aged oak for five months. Unfined, unfiltered, minimum sulphur for protection.

Light ruby-red colour. A very pretty bouquet of florals leads to aromas of dark cherry and strawberry… dusty talc, smoky graphite. Exotic black plum, blueberry, savoury black olive. Herbal notes of lavender, sage & oregano; eastern spices of cinnamon & cardamom. Earth, leather and spice… forest floor; tar and char.

Red-fruits dominate the palate – juicy strawberry, sour cherry, sweet roasted tomato; also baked quince, rhubarb and plum. Eastern spice and white pepper. Soft, light style that is best enjoyed with food. Chill slightly if desired.