{"product_id":"2020-montedidio-real-academia-nero-davola-sicilia-12x750ml","title":"2020 Montedidio 'Real Academia' Nero d'Avola Sicilia 12x750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You Like Shiraz, You'll LOVE This Nero d'Avola!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandpicked Fruit, Cold-Soaked, Five Months On Lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwned by Mario Ercolino (Mind Behind Feudi San Gregorio's Success)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected by ONE of ONLY 450 Italian Wine Ambassadors in the World \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOVW Exclusive Import: \u003cem\u003eLowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust an hour from Naples (birthplace of pizza) and the ancient ruins of Pompeii lies one of Italy’s most exciting wine stories.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meet \u003cstrong\u003eMontedidio\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Southern Italian wine project led by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Mario Ercolino and Dr. Roberta Pirone\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same powerhouse duo behind \u003cstrong\u003eNativ\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Irpinia’s most exciting modern wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who don’t know, \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Mario Ercolino is a titan in the Italian wine industry\u003c\/strong\u003e. His career includes helping put \u003cstrong\u003eFeudi di San Gregorio\u003c\/strong\u003e on the map and leading winemaking projects in Puglia, producing some of the region’s most awarded wines. Today, Ercolino continues that legacy through his own portfolio, including \u003cstrong\u003eNativ in Irpinia and Montedidio\u003c\/strong\u003e, a project that expands his vision across Southern Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Nativ puts the spotlight on Irpinia and its volcanic terroir, \u003cstrong\u003eMontedidio takes Ercolino’s vision beyond Campania\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring the native grapes and distinct character of Southern Italy’s great wine regions. That brings us to \u003cstrong\u003eMontedidio Real Academia Nero d’Avola\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wine that puts one of Sicily’s most important grapes front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNero d’Avola is Sicily’s flagship red\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick-skinned, sun-soaked, and built for richness without the weight. Think of it as \u003cstrong\u003eSicily’s answer to Syrah:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark fruit, spice, and enough structure to anchor a steak, balanced by the Mediterranean brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered exactly the conditions Nero d’Avola needs: a warm spring, a summer without excessive heat, and an ideal September harvest. Montedidio captured that balance with fruit that is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Nero d’Avola\u003c\/strong\u003e, handpicked and cold-soaked for two days before fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled 26–28°C. After malolactic conversion in tank, the wine rested on its lees for five months before bottling. The result is a wine with the depth and complexity you'd expect at thirty bucks, not thirteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s \u003cstrong\u003edeep ruby with a vibrant mauve rim\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nose opens with intense strawberry jam, toasty black and red berries, sweet chocolate, and spiced vanilla. On the palate, rich, juicy red plum, blackberry, and mixed berries meet a thread of medicinal herbs. \u003cstrong\u003eGood acidity and plentiful tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e create a mouthwatering grip — structured enough for lamb or pasta with ragù, but ripe and open enough to drink beautifully tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that’s what makes this bottle so compelling: \u003cstrong\u003ethe same winemaking pedigree behind Nativ, applied to a completely different corner of Southern Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s a distinctly Sicilian wine, but you can see Ercolino’s broader philosophy at work — native grapes, serious winemaking, and plenty of character without an inflated price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're pouring Nero d'Avola for the first time, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is the kind of bottle that shows you why Sicily matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you already know the grape, it's proof you don't need to spend twice as much to drink exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite dark ruby with vibrant mauve rim. 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