Gulfi Neromaccarj 2019 Sicilia Rosso IGT

A Sicilian red from Gulfi, made from Nero d'Avola grown in the Macarj cru of about 3 hectares near Pachino, in the Val di Noto. The vines are over 35 years old, and the wine is aged in small wooden barrels of 500 and 225 litres for 24 months, followed by the same time again in bottle. It is powerful yet clear in aroma and flavour. It suits traditional dishes, from pasta alla Norma to grilled beef or pork, and works with slow-cooked pork ribs in a Mediterranean herb crust. Dark ruby with violet reflections, it shows violet and very ripe red cherry on the nose, and the palate is broad and almost opulent.