nero d'avola

Knowledge is the fuel that powers intelligent buying and selling. Today take 10-minutes with Ron Edwards, Master Sommelier to explore the wines of Vittoria, Sicily. According to archeological evidence, Sicily has been a center of wine production since 2,000 BC, but until recently the wines of Vittoria and Cerasuolo di Vittoria were not well known in the USA. Invest 10-minutes to find out why you should buy and sell these wines. Explore Vittoria DOC and Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG through the wines of:

Cantine Nicosia

Terms you will hear that you might want to look up:

Ragusa, Caltaniessetta, Catania, Riezi DOC, Terra Rossa, Classico, Nero d'Avola (Calabrese), Frappato, Inzolia (Ansonica)

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews Mara & Paul Georgiadis & winemaker Jason Barrette, to discuss their PAULMARA project based in the heart of the Barossa Valley. With a long association for all three to the iconic Penfolds Brand, it is clear that this has paved the way for PAULMARA's success. Both Paul and Jason we heavily involved in the Penfolds fabric, with Jason making some of the iconic Penfolds Private Bin wines. 

Amongst other topics, our chat with the team includes a discussion on Mara's Napa Valley heritage, Greece,  their love of the Barossa, alternate varieties as well as discussing PAULMARA Nero d'Avola 2020 success at the 2021 ANZ Boutique Wine Show - taking out Trophy Honours in the Italian Red Varieties class.

A fun interview indeed - hope you enjoy! Be sure to look these guys up next time you are in the Barossa.

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Cheers, RA

Lucy and Ned taste a really lovely Nero d'Avola from Arianna Occhipinti in Sicily.  It's lovely.  It's the 2015 vintage