2008 Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Valle dell'Acate

70% Nero d'Avola, 30% Frappato - a highly enjoyable blend, with the plush plum and blackberry of the former combining very nicely with Frappato's tang and grip. This wine developed very nicely the lon

2009 Nero d'Avola 'Scaive', Riofavara

Named after Massimo's grandfather this wine shows what heights can be reached by this varietal in Val di Noto. Deeply coloured. Blue plums, very ripe soft red fruits, hints of violets and spicy earth.

2010 Nero d'Avola Baccaria, Cantina Paolini

Good colour, quite deep. Plummy, black cherry and herbs on these nose. Surprising weight in the mouth, spice, black cherry, damsons, touch of earthiness - good, rounded tannins. Ripe and flavoursome.