Nero
d’Avola is native to Sicily, where it’s the region’s most planted
variety. In recent years, plantings have spread to other parts of the
world, including Australia, where the Chalmers family nursery imported
the first Nero d’Avola vines in 1998 (although not released from
quarantine for cultivation until 2001). Today, there are more than 55
Nero d’Avola vineyards in Australia.(Wine Companion Magazine, online @ @ http://www.winecompanion.com.au/news/wine-companion-magazine-articles/issue-21-nero-davola).
On
the Granite Belt, Nero d'Avola is the province of Strangebird stalwart
Golden Grove Estate. 600 vines were hand chip budded by owner Sam
Costanzo and lovingly
crafted into this elegant fruit driven wine by son Ray. The 2012 Nero
D'Avola has a deep but vibrant cherry red appearance. The nose is rich
with cherries, raspberries and red forest fruits with an underlying
touch of sweet oak. The palate is soft and succulent with bursts of
perfumed ripe fruit all in perfect harmony with the fine grain oak,
plush tannins and crunchy acidity.The 2012 Vintage Grand Reserve Nero
d'Avola has won serious applause with the following awards under its belt:
5 Stars (95/100): James Halliday
Silver: 2014 Aust. Small Winemakers Show
Silver: 2014 Cowra Wine Show
Bronze: 2013 Rutherglen Wine Show
Bronze: 2013 QLD Wine Awards
Silver: 2014 Aust. Small Winemakers Show
Silver: 2014 Cowra Wine Show
Bronze: 2013 Rutherglen Wine Show
Bronze: 2013 QLD Wine Awards
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