Sicily’s earthquake red a rich, barrel-aged wine from Dino Taschetta to honour his grandfather In 1968 western Sicily was rocked by an earthquake. Such was the devastation, residents of Poggioreale had no choice but to abandon their properties and rebuild further down the hill. Whole settlements became ghost towns overnight. This included Dinos grandfathers Nero dAvola vineyards. 50 years on, Dino set out to recover his grandfathers lost plot of land. He found it wild and uncultivated, yet producing jewel-like grapes with amazing flavour. In 2017 he made his first revived vintage which proved a sensation with customers. It’s pure Nero dAvola, a Sicilian grape, fast becoming a fashionable pick in smart restaurants across the UK. Dinos creation is packed with rich black fruits and spice. A top choice with a warming hotpot.