Tenuta Fenice Riserva 2022
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When it comes to sumptuous Sicilian reds, Dino Taschetta’s lush Nero d’Avola wines never fail to command attention. So, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Tenuta Fenice Riserva—his luxurious, long-aged edition, crafted at the same historic family estate from some of the island’s oldest vines—to which you have exclusive access.
Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s signature red grape, and much of it once thrived around the small hilltop village of Poggioreale. Dino grew up there, watching his grandfather tend to ancient vines with care and pride. But in 1968, a devastating earthquake struck, forcing residents to flee and leaving the vineyards abandoned. Years later, determined to revive his family’s legacy, Dino loving restored the vines. All he needed was the right partner to help him share his work—and that’s where we came in.
For this Riserva, Dino aimed to push fruit richness even further than in his original, highly acclaimed Tenuta Fenice. Made from ancient, low-yielding Nero d’Avola vines, it delivers exceptional flavor concentration.
A portion of the wine was aged in oak barrels for 12 months. The result? A richly warming red with layers upon layers of plum and sour cherry, delicate hints of strawberry and blackberry, and subtle notes of sweet spice. Its deeply intense flavors are balanced beautifully by the elegance and roundness of oak aging.
A superb match with roast lamb, barbecue and pasta dishes. Let it breathe, pour yourself a glass and enjoy a taste of Sicily at its finest.
Hurry to secure your share.
When it comes to sumptuous Sicilian reds, Dino Taschetta’s lush Nero d’Avola wines never fail to command attention. So, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Tenuta Fenice Riserva—his luxurious, long-aged edition, crafted at the same historic family estate from some of the island’s oldest vines—to which you have exclusive access.
Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s signature red grape, and much of it once thrived around the small hilltop village of Poggioreale. Dino grew up there, watching his grandfather tend to ancient vines with care and pride. But in 1968, a devastating earthquake struck, forcing residents to flee and leaving the vineyards abandoned. Years later, determined to revive his family’s legacy, Dino loving restored the vines. All he needed was the right partner to help him share his work—and that’s where we came in.
For this Riserva, Dino aimed to push fruit richness even further than in his original, highly acclaimed Tenuta Fenice. Made from ancient, low-yielding Nero d’Avola vines, it delivers exceptional flavor concentration.
A portion of the wine was aged in oak barrels for 12 months. The result? A richly warming red with layers upon layers of plum and sour cherry, delicate hints of strawberry and blackberry, and subtle notes of sweet spice. Its deeply intense flavors are balanced beautifully by the elegance and roundness of oak aging.
A superb match with roast lamb, barbecue and pasta dishes. Let it breathe, pour yourself a glass and enjoy a taste of Sicily at its finest.
Hurry to secure your share.
Leonardo Bassano
Italian wine expert
