Nero d’Avola, Sicily’s best known indigenous red grape, makes a spectrum of wines from simple and fruity to one with smoky earthy components. This one focuses on the fruit side but has sufficient savory elements to keep it interesting throughout a meal. It would be a good choice for pasta with a robust tomato-based sauce.
Fondo Antico, Sicilia IGT (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola 2008
By Michael Apstein