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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: black cherry jam, chocolate, espresso, spice
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, velvety tannin, cedar, long finish
Don Antonio is Morgante's single-vineyard selection: the richest, most concentrated Nero d'Avola from the estate with barrique aging producing a wine of chocolate-dark-fruit depth and silky structure.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar ragu with pappardelle
Dense dark fruit and firm tannin are well-matched to the richness of wild boar pasta. -
Grilled pork ribs with Sicilian herbs
Chocolate-dark-fruit profile complements heavily spiced and charred pork. -
Dark chocolate tart
The wine's chocolate-espresso notes make it a rare red that actually works with dark chocolate dessert.
How to serve Morgante Don Antonio
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. Wild boar ragu with pappardelle, Grilled pork ribs with Sicilian herbs, Dark chocolate tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Don Antonio was named for a family patriarch and represents Morgante's premium single-vineyard Nero d'Avola, aged in French barriques to produce a richer, more structured expression of the estate's best fruit. It became one of the first Nero d'Avola bottlings to achieve international critical recognition.
- 1997: First Don Antonio single-vineyard Nero d'Avola from barrique aging
Facts
- Producer
- Morgante · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French barriques, 14-16 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Morgante Don Antonio
What does Morgante Don Antonio taste like?
On the nose, black cherry jam, chocolate, espresso, spice. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, velvety tannin, cedar, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long, chocolate-spice finish. Don Antonio is Morgante's single-vineyard selection: the richest, most concentrated Nero d'Avola from the estate with barrique aging producing a wine of chocolate-dark-fruit depth and silky structure.
When should I drink Morgante Don Antonio?
Drink 4-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgante Don Antonio?
Wild boar ragu with pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork ribs with Sicilian herbs and Dark chocolate tart. Dense dark fruit and firm tannin are well-matched to the richness of wild boar pasta.
What grapes are in Morgante Don Antonio?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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