Nero d'Avola 'Kore', Colomba Bianca, Sicily, Italy

Duncan Says: The signature red grape of Sicily, and a superb example of it

Tasting Notes: Quintessential Nero d'Avola, with rich, concentrated brambly and blackberry fruits and seductive notes of black pepper and rose perfume.

Varieties: Nero d'Avola

Best Enjoyed: An absolute cracker with lasagne or pizza.

Good to Know: Established in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with over 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically-farmed vines. Despite their size, they have a philosophy of micro-viticulture and micro-winemaking to ensure the ultimate precision, quality and expression of terroir.