Planeta, Sicilia Nero D’Avola (Sicily, Italy) 2016

 Nero d’Avola, the flagship grape of Sicily, tends to be deeply colored, fruity, energetic and fresh.  La Segreta offers all of the above plus a touch more depth of flavor contributed, perhaps, by the small amounts of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc that have been added to the Nero d’Avola-dominated blend.  Bursting with radiant raspberry and strawberry flavors along with whiffs of smoke, earth and a suggestion of mint.  This is a bright and straightforward red wine to pair with equally uncomplicated foods such as sausages, lasagna and burgers.