The 2006 Nero d’Avola Neromaccarj is remarkably harmonious at this early stage. Ripe red cherries, flowers and sweet spices come together beautifully in this soft, approachable Nero d’Avola. This is an especially refined, silky Neromaccarj with exceptional balance and tons of finesse. It also comes across as the most ready to drink of these wines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. Gulfi is one of my go-to producers for fine Nero d’Avola. With the exception of the Nerosanlore’, these 2006s are well worth looking for. Importer: Selected Estates of Europe, Mamaroneck, NY; tel. (914) 698-7202

This wine is definitely on the ripe and chewy side of the Nero d’Avola spectrum, with bold berry and black cherry aromas. The mouthfeel is soft and slightly sweet.——M.L.(4/1/2012)—— 89