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Tenuta Bellamora Nero d'Avola 2024
Grape Type Pronunciation: "n-air-oh dav-ola"
Primary flavours
Blueberry
Cherry
Raspberry
Sour Plum
Black Pepper
Green Bean
Details
A Nero here on the slightly greener, fresher end of the spectrum. This is peppery and delicious, with lovely stemmy notes, plenty of energy and primary fruit character from top to bottom. An honest wine with plenty of personality.

Marsala, where the Tenuta Bellamora winery sits, is probably more famous for fortified wines than it is for bright, organic modern reds and whites, but it is here that we find some of Italy's greatest finds. Indeed, we stumbled across these wines at an Italian roadshow a year or so back, and we were immediately in love. The simple, but rather beautiful, label sets the tone for Tenuta Bellamora. The wines here are crafted by Biagio and Nicola Di Girolamo, who have embraced organic grape growing throughout their range for the past 20 years. The core of their wine business is a commitment to the classical Sicilian indigenous grapes of Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto, Zibibbo, Nero d'Avola, and Perricone, but complemented by modern varieties like Pinot Grigio and Merlot, with everything made in this joyous, lively style that we can never argue with.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Sicily
country
Italy
Grape type
Nero d’Avola
Wine Maker
Tenuta Bellamora
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Organic
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
collection
Pairing guide
We just can’t get enough of this Nero d’Avola wine, which is the ideal showcase of this classic Sicilian red variety’s various charms. Punchy and deeply flavourful, it calls out for dishes which ramp up the umami profile - everything from beef and blue cheese burgers to slow-cooked brisket, lamb tagine, and racks of ribs will work well. Ragu sauces with red peppers, sundried tomatoes and lentils are a great option for this wine, as is polenta with sage and truffle and other savoury sides.
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Food
Italian
BBQ
Red Meat
Tastes
Meaty
Fruity
Moods
Adventurous
Excited
Contemplative
Seasons
Autumn
Spring
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Wine region
Sicily, Italy
Sicily is a productive island located in the Mediterranean Sea, off the southern coast of Italy. The island has a varied landscape, with low coastal plains to hills and even active volcanic mountains. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Disease pressure is low thanks to drying coastal breezes making the region ideal for organic farming practices. The soils are volcanic, sandy, and clay. Sicily can be divided into three wine regions, including the volcanic Etna DOC on the eastern side of the island, known for its red wines made from the Nerello Mascalese grape. The Marsala DOC on the island's western side is known for its fortified wines. The remaining Southeast of the Island produces a range of wines, notably Frappato and Nero d’Avola.
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