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Dino Taschetta lovingly revived his grandfather's Nero d'Avola vines that were deserted since the 1968 earthquake. Since its release in 2017 it's been a hit with customers. Year after year people come back for its rich, blackberry spiced flavours.
Dino Taschetta lovingly revived his grandfather's Nero d'Avola vines that were deserted since the 1968 earthquake. Since its release in 2017 it's been a hit with customers. Year after year people come back for its rich, blackberry spiced flavours.
Tasting notes
Velvety and dense with vibrant cherry and berry and rich spice
Aroma
Bountiful, ripe blackberry, spice and liquorice scents
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
In 1968 western Sicily was rocked by an earthquake. Such was the devastation, residents of Poggioreale had no choice but to abandon their properties and rebuild further down the hill. Whole settlements became ghost towns overnight. This included Dino’s grandfather’s Nero d’Avola vineyards. Left wondering if they survived the damage and neglect, Dino set to uncovering his grandfather’s lost plot of land. He found it wild and uncultivated yet producing jewel-like grapes with amazing flavour. In 2017 he made his first ‘revived’ vintage which was a hit with customers. Nero d’Avola, a prized Sicilian grape, is fast becoming a fashionable pick, often seen in smart restaurants across the UK. Dino’s creation is packed with rich black fruits.