Purato Nero D’Avola Sicilia. Soft, fruity red from Sicily with impeccable organic credentials

Purato Nero D’Avola Sicilia (DOC) 2022, 13.5% ABV

€16.00 Bubble Brothers

Green in the extreme. Soft, fruity red from Sicily with impeccable organic credentials

There is no mistaking the Purato range's commitment—certified carbon neutral—to minimising the environmental impact of its excellent everyday wines.

Not only are they made from organically grown grapes, but the bottles, labels, and cartons for the range are, as far as possible, made from recycled

materials, and pure vegetable inks are used in printing.

This 2022 is an intense ruby red colour. The bouquet is fresh and cherry-scented. It is supple and rounded, with silky-smooth tannins. Highly Recommended.

Its layers of flavour make it an excellent accompaniment to meat and tomato dishes—so it's perfect with lasagne, pizza, spaghetti Bolognese and vegetarian meals.

The Nero d’Avola grape is indigenous to Sicily and an ideal choice for organic production because it is suited to the local conditions and has evolved to resist the particular challenges posed by Sicily’s climate and soils. 

These particular grapes come from organic vineyard slopes in the Trapani area. After de-stemming, the grapes are very gently pressed. Once fermentation is finished, the wine is racked off, and malolactic fermentation takes place.

• This post is part of a series on Italian wines made from native grapes and produced by usually small or medium-sized organic wineries. Taking some “guidance” here from the recently published VINO. They mightn’t always net the hat trick, but I hope to score two from the three each time. I have quite a few lined up, but I’m happy to consider any suggestions or help. #OrganicItaly
• See the expanding list of #OrganicItaly wines here