Feudo Arancio Rosso Sicilia Riserva 2020

It’s almost pointless trying to guess the grape varieties employed in this well-aged red from Siciily, but I suspect that the island’s number one red grape, Nero d’Avola, plays a reasonable role. There are some delightful, ripe plum, black cherries and warm-hearted spices on show which seem pure nero.  Whatever the blend, it boasts a serious backbone of tannin and acid which has clearly had a part to play in its ageing – it has aged particularly well with no obvious browning or over-development. Indeed, the palate is bright and clean in fine tannins and acidity. Fruit is still very much evident with plum and black cherry joined by chocolate, spice, liquorice, bay leaf and woodsmoke. It has “drink me” written all over it now, but could have an extra odd year of cellaring.