Il Meridione Nero d'Avola is a versatile and supple wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. Its rich, spicy flavour boasts hints of plum, black cherry, and bitter chocolate. This flavourful red also features savoury, lightly smoky notes and a subtle bite of tannin finish. Perfect for pairing with grilled red meat or pasta dishes with tomato sauce.

About the Producer

Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. The stated aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. All aspects of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica's winemaking team of Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese - assisted by Boutinot's Tony Brown MW. They source from a range of private growers and cooperatives, with whom they have built long term relationships, principally in Veneto, Friuli, Lombardy, Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo and Sardinia.

Vineyard and Winery

Grapes are sourced from southern Sicily, around Riesi - Nero d’Avola’s traditional heartland. Traditional fermentation at 26 to 30°C, between 5 and 10 days maceration, bottled young with no oak ageing.