Cusumano - Sicilia Nero d'Avola

Cusumano - Sicilia Nero d'AvolaThe Cusumanos are one of a handful of Sicilian families who put Sicilian winemaking on the map by crafting wines that reflect local viticultural traditions but also have immense international appeal. Founded in 2001, the Cusumano winery group includes more than 500 hectares planted to vine across Sicilys top appellations. As one of the leading families of Sicilian viticulture, the Cusumanos have revolutionized the islands winemaking styles by focusing

as well as being awarded Platter’s Winery of the Year an unprecedented 4 times in 2014

and is one of the largest vineyards in the Rhône Valley

Besides their regular Clos de la Roilette Fleurie

the indifferent wine made by the cooperatives made it hard to make a living from viticulture

no fining etc

arguably the most important producers of red sparkling wine in the world

and it was well received by customers—so much so that in 1860 Chiarli was emboldened to found Emilia Romagna’s first wine-producing company

and Sajazarra) share clay and limestone soils

In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration

its high latitude with its attendant abundance of Summer daylight

Their amphorae are made by a terracotta artisan in Tuscany

The results are some of the most exciting and honest wines being produced in Spain today