This 2012 Sicilian blend from Mezzocorona unites the indigenous Nero d'Avola with Cabernet Sauvignon, creating a wine of considerable structure and regional authenticity. The Nero d'Avola provides the foundation—dark fruit complexity and the characteristic minerality of Sicily's volcanic terroirs—whilst Cabernet contributes depth and ageing potential. At 13.5% alcohol, the wine maintains elegant restraint, allowing the interplay between local tradition and international grape variety to emerge with clarity. A decade from vintage, it has developed sufficient tertiary notes to warrant consideration alongside substantial meat dishes; roasted lamb or aged Sicilian cheeses would prove particularly harmonious companions.
Data sheet
- Alcohol content
- 13.5
- Origin
- Italien
- Vintage
- 2012
- Region
- Sizilien
- Grape variety
- Nero dÀvola, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Closure
- Naturkorken
- Importer
- Siehe Erzeuger
- Producer
- Mezzocorona, Via del Teroldego 1/E - 38016 Mezzocorona (TN)