The Donnafugata 2017 Sicilia Mille e Una Notte is a modern and contemporary wine that piggybacks on the scorching heat and drought of the vintage to offer even more concentration and richness. Black fruit aromas of blackberry preserves and blackcurrant segue to spice, tar and tobacco over a generous, full-bodied texture. Nero d'Avola is blended with smaller parts Petit Verdot, Syrah and other complementary grapes. The wine registers a 13.5% alcohol content, but it feels like more. I suggest a ten-year drinking window for this vintage (with 70,000 bottles made).

A sleek red, with a minerally underpinning and light, trim tannins defining the juicy mix of black and red currant, cherry fruit and green olive flavors, with hints of cured tobacco and licorice. Well-knit and harmonious, with a spiced and chewy finish. Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Drink now through 2027. 180 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Sicily / Sicilia Select to Add