NeroBaronj

The type of profound and powerful wines that I enjoy. Black fruits, vanilla, black olives, leather, licorice, medicinal herbs. Still aggressive, so requires some good decanting, powerful acidity and tannins. One of my favourite Nero d'Avola wines. (hence I am struggling to rate it subjectively).

I think Gulfi hits a perfect spot with their Nero d'Avola from Pachino. While being very friendly with all those black cherry, blackberry and vanilla aromas, it still has these balsamic notes and white pepper. While having 14.5 abv it is well balanced. Silky, with long and flavourful aftertaste that evolves from ripe black cherry and vanilla to coffee.

One more beauty from Pachino, this time from Baronj. Balsamic notes, sour cherry, black cherry, earthy-coffee hints. Well balanced, quite elegant and smooth for this abv (14.5!), but still powerful. Flavourful, with notes of cherry and cherry nut. Perfect for late and very long lunch.