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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, carob, spice, warm earth
Palate: dark fruit, licorice, full body, warm finish
Maggio Vini's Nero d'Avola from the ultra-sun-drenched Maccari-Noto area offers one of the island's richest and warmest expressions of the variety: full-bodied, carob-dark-fruited with licorice depth.
What it pairs with
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Barbecued pork spare ribs
The warmth and full body of Noto Nero d'Avola are made for slow-cooked, richly caramelised pork. -
Braised oxtail
Dense dark fruit and medium tannin support gelatinous braised cuts. -
Dark chocolate brownies
Carob and dark-chocolate flavour in the wine echoes sweet dark chocolate.
How to serve Maggio Vini Nero d'Avola
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. Barbecued pork spare ribs, Braised oxtail, Dark chocolate brownies. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Maggio Vini produce Noto DOC Nero d'Avola from the Maccari contrada near Syracuse, one of the hottest wine zones in Italy. The estate focus on native Sicilian grapes in one of the variety's heartland areas.
- 2002: First Maggio Vini Noto DOC Nero d'Avola bottled from Maccari
Facts
- Producer
- Maggio Vini · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Noto DOC
- Oak
- Aged in large oak casks, 12 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Maggio Vini Nero d'Avola
What does Maggio Vini Nero d'Avola taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, carob, spice, warm earth. On the palate, dark fruit, licorice, full body, warm finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a warm, persistent finish. Maggio Vini's Nero d'Avola from the ultra-sun-drenched Maccari-Noto area offers one of the island's richest and warmest expressions of the variety: full-bodied, carob-dark-fruited with licorice depth.
When should I drink Maggio Vini Nero d'Avola?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Maggio Vini Nero d'Avola?
Barbecued pork spare ribs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised oxtail and Dark chocolate brownies. The warmth and full body of Noto Nero d'Avola are made for slow-cooked, richly caramelised pork.
What grapes are in Maggio Vini Nero d'Avola?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Noto DOC.
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