The 2012 Sicilia Maharis is a super-modern and sleek expression that bursts from the glass with baritone intensity and well-chiseled tones of blackberry, exotic spice, dark prune, smoked bacon and sweet cherry. The wine is extremely luscious and soft with a velvety, enduring texture. This is a wine of impressive pedigree and sophistication. Sicily and Syrah are a happy marriage as this wine so aptly demonstrates. Drink 2015-2025. Feudo Maccari is the Sicilian estate owned by textile entrepreneur Antonio Moretti. He also owns Tenuta Sette Ponti in Tuscany and makes some of the region’s best red blends. Moretti was attracted to Sicilian viticulture early on and set out to create great Sicilian reds to match his portfolio of super Tuscans. The territory he selected between Noto and Pachino in southeast Sicily is especially celebrated for Nero d’Avola. Recently, Moretti added the 100% Syrah Maharis to his growing portfolio. Importer: Kobrand Corporation, www.kobrand.com