Castellucci Miano - Sicilia - Nero d'Avola - Red - 2022

Wine:

Polished and expressive, the 2022 Sicilia Nero d’Avola Red opens with a concentrated nose of black fruit maceration, hints of smoke, and a touch of licorice. The palate is balanced, fresh, and full-bodied, leading into a finish with subtle roasted notes. This is a beautifully handled southern Italian wine—ideal with grilled or slow-cooked meats. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Destemming and fermentation for 15 days in stainless steel vats. Aged for 10 months in barrels and stainless steel vats.

Color:

Intense red with bright crimson highlights.

Nose:

The nose reveals beautiful complexity, combining intense aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum, and dates, underscored by refined notes of chocolate, pepper, and cedar.

Palate:

The palate is balanced and elegant, full-bodied, fresh and slender, offering the sunny profile of a well-made southern wine, with a lingering finish marked by subtle toasted notes.

Temperature:

Serve at 14–16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Creamy parmesan risotto with Parma ham chips, beef ravioli and sun-dried tomatoes with pecorino sauce, chocolate and hazelnut desserts.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

High in the heart of the Sicilian Apennines, Castellucci Miano thrives on mountain vineyards that reach over 1,000 meters in elevation. Drawing vital freshness from this altitude and rooted in mineral-rich, poor soils of sand, clay, and silt, Piero Buffa has been crafting organic mountain wines here since 2008.

This is Sicily’s highest vineyard site after Mount Etna—and arguably the most challenging environment for growing grapes. Yet it’s the perfect playground for Nero d’Avola, which reveals exceptional finesse in this unique terroir.