Domaine Musita - Sicile Organicus Nero d'Avola 2023

Name: Domaine Musita - Sicily Organicus Nero d'Avola 2023
Brand: Musita Estate
Rating: 3.8 (14 reviews)

Sicile|Red wine|Organic

3.8/5 (14 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

(2021 Vintage Notes)

Italy

Nero d'Avola

smoked

red berries

flank steak with shallots

"Discover Nero d'Avola, the iconic grape variety of Sicilian red wines, through this deliciously fruity and subtly smoky wine!"

The Musita estate has once again produced a wonderfully generous organic Nero d'Avola: the intense nose envelops the senses with notes of sour cherry jam, wild strawberries, and blackberries, enhanced by subtle smoky hints. Its harmonious palate strikes a balance between firm tannins and luscious fruit, culminating in a lovely, mouth-watering finish: the perfect companion for a convivial meal!

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Estate

Domaine Musita

Vintage

Organicus Nero d'Avola

Vintage

2023

Designation

Sicile

Region

Italy

Grape varieties

100% Nero d'Avola

Terroirs

Western Sicily, the Salemi area, hilly terrain, clay-loam soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming, alcohol-free cold maceration, followed by maceration during alcoholic fermentation, closed-top racking, topping up at two-thirds of the fermentation process, followed by complete malolactic fermentation

Livestock farming

Aged for several months in steel and concrete tanks

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A bright, clear ruby color

Nose

Intense and rich, with aromas of morello cherries, blackberries, and crushed strawberries, followed by subtle woody and smoky notes

Palate

Beautiful harmony on the palate, with tight, well-balanced tannins; flavors that echo those found on the nose, enhanced by a subtle peppery note and a lovely, deep, smoky finish—a rich and generous wine

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with flank steak in green pepper sauce, chicken with chanterelle mushrooms, thin slices of Ossau-Iraty cheese, and black cherry jam...

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James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2021 vintage)

About the wine:

Lots of spicy aromas and earthy notes, with ripe blackberries and savory herbs. It’s ripe and juicy, with velvety tannins and crisp acidity. A savory finish. Ready to drink now.

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 14 reviews