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Siccagno Nero d'Avola by Occhipinti 2007, Sicily

Occhipinti keep on impressing me with great quality wins. This one based purely on the grape Nero d'Avola is again a splendid wine.

Nero d'Avola is not a grape I am used to drink but I can easily be convinced if this is a typical example of the quality it possesses.

The colour can remind one of a Cote de Nuits while the nose is dominated by a beautiful clean smell of dark plums and berries. The taste is full of fruit, quite a big mouthful, packed with intensity and perfect acidity.

Solid stuff with a good and somewhat redcurrant like aftertaste.

Best outcome while using Burgundy glasses.

Siccagno Nero d'Avola by Occhipinti 2007, Sicily
Medium price 230, something perfectly different

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