2020 Catto

This legendary Italian variety has its origin near the town of Avola in southern Sicily.

Over the years I have drunk many Italian Nero d’Avolas and never cease to be amazed that grapes from such a warm latitude can produce wines of such elegance and finesse, always bright and fresh with astonishing crimson luminescence, somewhere between say a Pinot Noir and a Shiraz.

This one is true to style and I'm delighted with the result. A pretty, floral and spicy nose with lots of red fruits. The flavours on the palate are mouth-filling, juicy and finish with eastern spices.

Garry Crittenden