Tasca D'Almerita Lamuri Nero D'Avola Sicilia (2016)

Made from a selection of Nero d’Avola grapes cultivated on the high hills. It expresses the primary aromas, without excess from the ripening process, it’s distinguished by the variety from the warmest parts of Sicily. Different age barriques provide soft and elegant tannins, with subtle hints of wood. Its name comes from the Sicilian word for love, “L’ Amore”, the same love that Tasca d’Almerita put into its work.

Tasting Notes

93 Vinous
Good full ruby. Begins rather stern, then opens with aeration to showcase precise aromas of graphite, blueberry, and violet. Medium bodied and quite tangy, with fresh acids giving the flavors similar to the aromas a piercing quality. Finishes with silky tannins and great freshness. A lovely Nero d’Avola of early appeal.

92 James Suckling
I love the sweet, floral and mulberry nose of this succulent Nero d’Avola. The gentle tannins creep up on you at the finish, making it even more delicious. Good length and food compatibility.

92 Decanter
Tasca d’Almerita is an aristocratic and historically important Sicilian producer. Lamùri (Sicilian for l’amore or love) is a pretty, medium-bodied version of Nero d’Avola from a cool, high-altitude site. Intriguing spice and ripe cherry aromas and a mouthwatering, fresh finish. Drinking Window 2019 - 2023

90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Here is another excellent value wine from Sicily. The 2016 Sicilia Nero d’Avola Lamùri Tenuta Regaleali (aged in barrique for 12 months) shows a lot of varietal authenticity with dried cherry aromas followed by black olive, caper and toasted pistachio nut. All those aromas take you straight to Sicily in heart and mind. This vintage takes a little longer to open and swing into action. Bottle production is large with 260,000 units made.