Pupillo Nero d'Avola Re Federico

The nose showed ripe dark fruits, black licorice and a hint of burnt sugar. On the palate, it was smooth with velvety textures, ripe black cherry and a bitter hint toward the close. Dark fruit saturated the finish with a hint of heat lingering in the nose.

Sicilian Wine Tasting (Italian Consulate, San Francisco, California) : Very dark red violet color; tart red berry, ripe red currant nose; tight, tart berry, ripe currant, red plum palate; medium finish