Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola 2023

\u003cp\u003eOur Italy expert found \u003cb\u003eTenuta Fenice\u003c/b\u003e (‘house of the phoenix’) rising from the rubble of Sicily’s Poggioreale village. This super-rich Sicilian red represents the rebirth of a historic family estate and some of the island’s oldest vines. \u003cb\u003eAnd you have exclusive U.S. access.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1968, a devastating earthquake destroyed Poggioreale, forcing residents to flee and winemakers to abandon their vines. Now, Dino Taschetta (below) has returned to his family estate and reignited its legacy with this gorgeous Nero d’Avola. All Dino needed was the right partner to help him share his masterpiece—that’s where we came in.\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade from Dino’s ancient, low-yielding vines, Tenuta Fenice is a classic Nero d’Avola\u003c/b\u003e (Sicily’s flagship red grape). Expect richly perfumed aromas, layer after layer of vibrant dark cherry and blackberry fruit, sweet spices, hints of licorice and a deeply satisfying intensity that only seriously old vines can deliver. \u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eNero d’Avola has skyrocketed in popularity, and the \u003cb\u003etop bottles can command $30+ each.\u003c/b\u003e With Tenuta Fenice, you’re getting an amazing deal (under $20 a bottle) and helping rescue a special plot of ancient vines. \u003cb\u003eStock up while you can,\u003c/b\u003e and enjoy with Dino’s thanks!\u003c/p\u003e