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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, chocolate, Mediterranean herbs, mineral clay
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, chocolate, structured tannin, long
Lu Patri is Baglio del Cristo's prestige Nero d'Avola from chalky limestone soils near Agrigento: opulent dark fruit, chocolate and mineral depth from one of the island's most acclaimed organic Nero d'Avola producers.
What it pairs with
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Slow-cooked lamb with wild herbs
Firm tannin and concentrated fruit meet the intensity of slow-cooked herb-seasoned lamb. -
Aged caciocavallo
The wine's chocolate depth and firm structure are excellent partners for well-aged Sicilian cow's-milk cheese. -
Wild mushroom risotto
Earthy mineral notes in the wine complement the forest mushroom earthiness.
How to serve Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Slow-cooked lamb with wild herbs, Aged caciocavallo, Wild mushroom risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Bonetta family founded Baglio del Cristo di Campobello in 2000, and Lu Patri quickly emerged as their prestige expression. The Sicilian dialect name translates as 'the father' and represents the estate's oldest and finest Nero d'Avola fruit from chalky-limestone calcareous soils.
- 2000: Baglio del Cristo di Campobello founded by the Bonetta family
- 2004: First Lu Patri prestige Nero d'Avola bottled from oldest estate vines
Facts
- Producer
- Baglio del Cristo di Campobello · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French and Slavonian oak casks, 14 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri
What does Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, chocolate, Mediterranean herbs, mineral clay. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, chocolate, structured tannin, long. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long, chocolate-mineral finish. Lu Patri is Baglio del Cristo's prestige Nero d'Avola from chalky limestone soils near Agrigento: opulent dark fruit, chocolate and mineral depth from one of the island's most acclaimed organic Nero d'Avola producers.
When should I drink Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri?
Slow-cooked lamb with wild herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged caciocavallo and Wild mushroom risotto. Firm tannin and concentrated fruit meet the intensity of slow-cooked herb-seasoned lamb.
What grapes are in Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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