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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryWarm, Persistent finish

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

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick Nero d'Avola is among the reds the consortium's page on use suggests for Ragusano. Its dark fruit, warmth and medium tannin give an aged, savoury wheel some weight and soften its piquancy. Pecorino Siciliano Our pick The consortium says the piquancy of aged Pecorino Siciliano grows over 4 to 8 months. A Nero d'Avola with dark fruit and medium tannin stands up to the salt and spice; Qualigeo suggests bread and olives to tame the sharpness.

How to serve Maggio Vini Nero d'Avola

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. 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.

  1. 2002First 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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