2023 The Fiddler Nero D'Avola
Our The Fiddler is made from the Nero D'Avola grape (indigenous to Sicily) and produced via carbonic maceration. Carbonic maceration starts with whole grape clusters in an oxygen-free environment (for me, four stainless steel barrels) and typically produces a light, fruity wine. The grapes for The Fiddler spent about three weeks in those stainless steel barrels before they were pressed and allowed to finish fermentation off of their skins like a white wine. The wines then rested in very well-seasoned French oak barrels before being bottled 7 months later.
Accolades: 93 points from the Wine Enthusiast: "Aromas of concentrated cherry, strawberry- balsamic and fresh herbs burst from the glass on the nose of this striking carbonic Nero d'Avola. Generous fruit and spice character saturates the palate, leading to a finish that dances between floral tones, bright acidity and plush tannin. Amazing value. Pizza time, people!!!."