Baglio di Pinaetto, Sicilia IGT, Cembali, Nero d’Avola 2004 Unfortunately this bottle was corked. The grapes were sourced from the Noto region of Sicilia. 14% $36 at Traverso’s Baglio di Pianetto
Cusumano, Sicilia IGT Sagana 2005 There’s plenty of raisined fruit to smell. The mouth is vibrantly acidic, with tar, earth, tannin and again the raisins – very long. The grapes are Nero d’Avola. P&B in Partinico 14% $29.99 at Bottle Barn Cusumano
Baglio di Pinaetto, Sicilia IGT, Ramione, Merlot and Nero d’Avola 2004
The acidic structure of the Nero d’Avola and the fleshiness of the Merlot make a great combo together. The wine is not shy on tannin either. After 20 minutes the fruit really starts to sing against the structured backdrop. The grapes are 50/50. 14% $16.49 at Bottle Barn Baglio di Pianetto