A blend of plots of organically farmed Nero d'Avola from the Bombolieri vineyard in Vittoria, this wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts then undergoes a 30-day maceration, before ageing for 16 months in large Slavonian oak botti then a further six months in bottle. Wild hedgerow berry scents lead into a softly textured, sapid palate which mirrors the nose, showing a good intensity of red and black berries. Honed and well balanced, it's an elegant take on Nero d'Avola.

The organic Arianna Occhipinti 2020 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Siccagno offers a pretty medley of cherry, dark fruit and a touch of clove. The wine shows background hints of cola, black olive and baked plum. There is a lot of lifted fruit in this wine that leads to a punchy, lively style overall. It is fluid in personality but also lean in texture. - Monica Larner