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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Chocolate-Mineral finish

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

  • Slow-cooked lamb with wild herbs Firm tannin and concentrated fruit meet the intensity of slow-cooked herb-seasoned lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Aged caciocavallo The wine's chocolate depth and firm structure are excellent partners for well-aged Sicilian cow's-milk cheese.More wines for cheese →
  • Wild mushroom risotto Earthy mineral notes in the wine complement the forest mushroom earthiness.More wines for risotto →

With cheese

Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick A caciocavallo aged towards six months is piquant, with a compact paste that flakes. Nero d'Avola-led reds bring dark fruit, tannin and acidity to carry that sharpness, and the weight to meet a wheel kept long enough to grate.

How to serve Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2000Baglio del Cristo di Campobello founded by the Bonetta family
  2. 2004First 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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