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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
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Salsiccia fresca alla griglia
Fresh pork sausage with fennel seeds matches the warm fruit and medium tannin of this entry red. -
Pizza with salami and olives
Full body and warm fruit are classic pizza companions. -
Pasta with tomato and basil
An everyday Sicilian red that suits simple tomato-based pasta dishes.
How to serve Morgante 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. Salsiccia fresca alla griglia, Pizza with salami and olives, Pasta with tomato and basil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Morgante family has farmed Nero d'Avola near Grotte in the Agrigento province since the mid-1990s, focusing entirely on the native grape. Their basic bottling established Agrigento-area Nero d'Avola as a distinct expression of the variety.
- 1994: Morgante first bottles Nero d'Avola under estate label
Facts
- Producer
- Morgante · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel and large oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
Frequently asked about Morgante Nero d'Avola
What does Morgante Nero d'Avola taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a warm, fruity finish. Morgante's estate Nero d'Avola from the Agrigento interior shows the full-bodied, warm-fruited character of the grape from hot-climate inland soils, with approachable tannin and immediate appeal.
When should I drink Morgante Nero d'Avola?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgante Nero d'Avola?
Salsiccia fresca alla griglia is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza with salami and olives and Pasta with tomato and basil. Fresh pork sausage with fennel seeds matches the warm fruit and medium tannin of this entry red.
What grapes are in Morgante Nero d'Avola?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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