Nero d`Avola Riserva 'Antura' DOP 2021 Maggio Vini Organic

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Nero d'Avola

Nero d’Avola means ‘black from Avola’. Nero clearly refers to the dark red colour of the grape and wine, while Avola is a town in the province of Syracuse at the southern end of Sicily. The red grape probably originated in Greece. Although it is also popularly known as ‘Calabrese’, its main growing area is Sicily, where it is affectionately called ‘Principe Siciliano’, or ‘Sicilian prince’. It is one of the island's traditional grape varieties, currently covering around 18,000 hectares. In the past, its compact, concentrated structure, deep red colour and pleasant acidity meant it was mainly used for blending with well-known varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah. It is now finding more and more admirers as a single-variety wine. Little wonder, given its impressive range of ripe fruit aromas, from cherries and plums to blackberries and blackcurrants. When refined in barrel, notes of vanilla and dark chocolate concentrate within its powerful tannin structure. Pleasant acidity rounds out the flavour experience of this powerful red and provides the necessary lightness despite its density.

2018 vintage

Gold Mundus Vini Biofach 2020
90/100 points Falstaff Sicily Trophy 2020

Nero d'Avola Riserva displays a deep ruby red in the glass. Aromas reminiscent of dark ripe fruit such as plums, sour cherries and blackberries on the nose.

Maggio Vini

The family estate Maggio Vino lies in the heart of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, which became Sicily’s only DOCG wine region in 2005. The Greeks recognised its special potential and planted Sicily’s first vines here. Nero d’Avola and Frappato shape the region, while white Grillo also thrives. Wine has long been an important part of the Maggio family’s life. They have embraced the modernisation of Sicilian viticulture alongside a move into sustainable organic cultivation. In the vineyard, they focus on native varieties and natural production that preserves terroir, while the cellar employs advanced technology. Research, experimentation and innovation are further passions of this energetic family. A good combination, as their skilfully made wines demonstrate.