Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Gambino — “Duvanera” Nero d’Avola 2021 — Sicilia DOC, Sicily. Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A beautifully expressive 100% Nero d’Avola from Sicily, crafted in a style that highlights aromatic intensity and balance over power. Sourced from volcanic-influenced vineyards, this wine leans into perfume, freshness, and approachability while still delivering depth and character.

Aromas & Flavors
Captivating aromatics of ripe red cherry, plum, blackberry, violet, and rose petal, layered with subtle cocoa, spice, and a touch of black pepper.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with smooth, polished tannins and lively acidity. Fruit-forward yet controlled, avoiding any jammy heaviness, with a balanced, clean, and gently persistent finish.

Food Pairings
Grilled meats, pasta with tomato-based sauces, eggplant dishes, or Mediterranean cuisine.

Verdict
Aromatic, elegant, and approachable, a Nero d’Avola that overdelivers by combining expressive fruit with freshness and balance.

Did You Know?
Nero d’Avola thrives in Sicily’s warm climate but can retain freshness and aromatic lift when grown in higher elevations or volcanic soils, giving wines both ripeness and energy.

🍷 Personal Pick
This wine shifted my perspective on fruit-forward styles, the aromatics were so captivating that they elevated the entire experience. Opened it with friends after a lineup of bold wines, and it was the perfect reset: softer, more refined, and exactly what the moment needed. — 2 months ago

Richard Curtis

9.0

Proper quaffable tackle! Lovely easy drink on Sky Princess — 4 years ago

Hristo Velev

9.6

Great, light and floral — 4 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

This wine has a medium-dark ruby tint. The nose is very muted, almost imperceptible black cherry, plum, and cassis. The palate has dark fruit and spice, with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity. It’s a vibrant, enjoyable wine, if not particularly complex.
— 6 months ago

Michael Centanni

9.4

Viva la Sicilia!!! — 3 years ago

with Clare

Brent Clayton

9.2

Wow! Rose petals, black raspberries, deep concentrated fruit on the palate. Long silky finish. Amazing stuff! — 4 years ago

David D

9.0

Rina Russa Terre Siciliane, organic. Pretty light, nice chilled. Wild strawberry, minerals, some brambles, nice acidity. From Main Street Wine and Gourmet, Orleans. 09/05/21 — 5 years ago

John W

9.2

Rare 100% Nerelo Cappucio wine (from the southwest slope of Etna - 1 year in stainless steel and 9 months in the bottle).
2014- terre siciliani. Paired with eggplant parmigiana, baked with cherry tomato confit and pesto, and topped with grated Modica chocolate. And roasted tomato with ricotta Samara and
Massive nose, herbaceous, bell pepper, sulfur, on the palate subtle flavors of the nose, but very light with age. Very delicate. — a year ago

Jeanne

9.1

Recommended during “after hours” event at Furioso tasting room in Dundee. We both loved it and bought a bottle as a result. The label design is fun, too! Bottle price was $34 in January 2023. — 3 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Tenute Orestiadi Zibibbo Sicilia DOC 2020: Medium-light bodied. Pleasant acidity. Good balance. Intense aromas of flowers & tropical notes with a strong bouquet of fresh fruit flavors: Grapefruit. Lemon zest. Peach. Melon. Light minerality. Dry crisp finish. Paired perfectly with shellfish. Great day to all! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago