E4C5 "Sicilian Defense" Lorenzo Raffaglio 2022/2023
Why it's worth a try
This wine is a blend of two vintages: a full-bodied 2022 Nero d’Avola aged for a year in chestnut barrels, and a lighter 2023 Nero d’Avola with four days of skin contact in stainless steel. The result is a wine with aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and a touch of spice, leading to a structured palate with soft tannins and a lingering finish. It’s a wine that challenges expectations and invites exploration.
Lorenzo Raffaglio
Sicily’s Minimalist Winemaker
A micro-producer in Alcamo, Sicily, focusing on organic, low-intervention wines. Annual production of about 5,000 bottles.
Produces pure expressions of Catarratto and Nero d’Avola, with a focus on natural fermentation and no filtration.
WINE REGION
Sicily: Sun, Sea & Historic Wines
Italy’s largest wine region, producing over 4 million hectoliters of wine annually. With more than 500 wineries, Sicily is a powerhouse of both quantity and quality.
Famous for Nero d’Avola, the island’s bold signature red, and Marsala, its historic fortified wine. Carricante and Grillo are key players in Sicily’s crisp, mineral-driven whites.
A volcanic island with diverse microclimates, from sun-drenched plains to high-altitude vineyards on Mount Etna. The combination of lava-rich soils and coastal winds gives Sicilian wines their signature intensity.