From the Mazzei family of Tuscany, the Zisola 2017 Sicilia Noto Rosso Doppiozeta is a pure expression of Sicily's native Nero d'Avola from old, head-pruned vines. Fruit comes from three sites: Piscina, Sopra Navel and Mandorleto with southeast exposures. The wine shows gentle elegance and a fine natural balance that is not easy to achieve, given the very hot and sunny conditions that characterize winemaking at the center of the Mediterranean, especially in the hot 2017 vintage. The bouquet reveals dark fruit, dried currant, scorched earth and a hint of black olive. The mouthfeel is mid-weight in delivery. About 13,800 bottles were made.