40% off 95 Point Sicilian!

40% OFF A DELICIOUS 95 POINT SICILIAN RED!

"What do two of our most successful Tuscan emails this past year, the 99 point 2016 Sette Ponti Oreno and the 99 point 2016 Orma, have in common with today’s remarkable Sicilian wine from the estate Feudo Maccari? The answer is simple: they are all owned by Antonio Moretti, a man whose estates consistently produce some of the finest wines in Italy. Moretti has raised the bar throughout Italy, and while he is best known in Tuscany, his Feudo Maccari Estate is one of the shining stars of Sicily.

The 95 point 2016 Feudo Maccari Saia, a 100 percent Nero d’Avola, is a beautiful example of the great Sicilian variety which was bastardized for years with nondescript blends and bulk production. But producers like Feudo Maccari have reestablished Nero d'Avola as a classic Sicilian wine, and the 2016 Saia offers up black fruits and a bit of opulence, while maintaining its island elegance. This balanced wine with a medium-bodied structure pairs wonderfully with rich seafood and holds its own with Sicilian lamb. James Suckling praises it as ‘irresistible’– this wine delivers top quality and it's at a price I have not seen in years... quite a feat!" – Lance Montalto, The Wine House

For those of you who are big fans of Moretti’s 99 point 2016 Sette Ponti Oreno that is only $79.99, we have the last 40 bottles. This is one of the highest reviewed and best-valued wines available. We also have a few bottles of the 99 point 2016 Orma as well, including a very limited number of magnums.

Check out our CLOSEOUT wines on our website! Quantities are limited to current stock and new closeout wines are added regularly!

95 Points: "A more subtle Saia than in the past with freshly picked mulberries, elderberries, tobacco, cedar and resin. Full-bodied and very tight on the palate with polished tannins and a long finish. The combination of dark fruit and minerals is irresistible. Drink in 2020." – James Suckling (October 2018)

92+ Points: "A pure expression of Nero d'Avola, the 2016 Sicilia Saia is a rich and contemporary expression of this versatile Sicilian grape. The bouquet is layered and rich with plump cherry nuances followed by tobacco, spice and charred earth. This is a lavish and soft wine that maintains a mid- to full-bodied approach with soft tannins and sweet fruit endnotes. The wine is aged in mostly neutral barrique and tonneaux for up to 14 months. Drink dates 2018 – 2026." – Monica Larner, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (December 2018)

FROM THE WINERY

Twenty to 30-year-old vines are planted to south-facing vineyards 80 meters above sea level in volcanic soil with white sand and chalk deposits. The fruit was handpicked and the skins were gently broken. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks and lined vats. After 20 days of regular punching down and topping of the cap, the wine underwent an initial blending and spent 12 to 14 months aging in French barriques, with a second blending at first racking. The wine was then aged for another six months in bottle prior to release

HARVEST NOTE
Sicily saw what could be described as the "perfect summer" in 2016. Rainfall was at a minimum and temperatures were not as hot as normal. These elements made for a perfect maturation, giving the white varietals a great balance and structure.

TASTING NOTE
Intense ruby red color. The bouquet exhibits a great balance between the floral notes where the orange peel is well integrated with spiced notes of Indian herbs. On the palate, it is fresh, complex and persistent. The acidic components are significant and gives the wine a long life in bottle.

FOOD PAIRING
A superb match for full-flavored meats and game, especially stews and roasts.

TECHNICAL DATA
GRAPES: 100% Nero d’Avola
APPELLATION: Sicilia DOC
PH: 3.3
ACIDITY: 6 g/l
ABV: 14%

AGING: Spends 12 to 14 months aging in French barriques, with a second blending at first racking.

POINTS OF DISTINCTION
A robust and luxurious Sicilian Nero d’Avola from the founder of Tenuta Sette Ponti in Tuscany.