Warm Up With Sicilian Nero D'Avola

Cantine Birgi's 2024 Tre Venti Terre Sicilia Nero d'Avola is named after the so-called "three winds" that cool the vineyards in western Sicily. It is made from 100% Nero d'Avola grapes, grown in Sicily. The wine's clean, fresh taste is due largely to the aging process, first in steel tanks, then further in the bottle. Oak is not used in making this wine.

Those who love dark, bold wines will likely enjoy this Nero d'Avola, especially if paired with a dish such as short ribs, sausage, or mushrooms. Alcohol sits at 12.5% abv and it retails for $15.

This wine has a medium-dark ruby tint. The nose offers very muted, almost imperceptible, black cherry, plum, and cassis. The palate has dark fruit and spice, with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity. It's a vibrant, enjoyable wine, if not particularly complex. 

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