Silky cherry and smoky tobacco maturity in this barrel-aged Sicilian Nero d’Avola Cabernet blend Nero dAvola is one of the hero grapes of Sicily. Much of it was grown around the islands high village of Poggioreale. One prime vineyard belonged to Dino Taschettas grandfather. Here he grew fruit with deep, rich flavours that greatly impressed the young Dino. Disaster struck, however, in 1968 when an earthquake hit the area. The vines were abandoned, but today Dino is restoring the vineyard to its former glory. He uses these Nero dAvola grapes to make his much loved Tenuta Fenice wines, adding to this fine Riserva a portion of juicy Cabernet and ageing it all in barrel. Now with three years maturity, this Riserva has gathered complex, savoury, smoky tobacco and spice notes to flatter the dark cherry flavours. Perfect with roast lamb.