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The January 2022 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $325
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92VM
"The 2001 Don Antonio, as in other years the prototype Nero dâAvola of Sicily, is a very dark ruby red with a potent and very ample nose of rich red and black fruit and chocolate. The deep, concentrated and sustained flavors are very sensual in their velvety texture, but have power to spare on the finish . . . . Sicilyâs finest Nero dâAvola-based wines? Over the past four years they have been made by the Morgante family at Grotte, near Agrigento, with the inspired assistance of Riccardo Cotarella, and this year as well they appear to have something which gives them that extra margin of distinction."
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"The 2001 Don Antonio, as in other years the prototype Nero dâAvola of Sicily, is a very dark ruby red with a potent and very ample nose of rich red and black fruit and chocolate. The deep, concentrated and sustained flavors are very sensual in their velvety texture, but have power to spare on the finish . . . . Sicilyâs finest Nero dâAvola-based wines? Over the past four years they have been made by the Morgante family at Grotte, near Agrigento, with the inspired assistance of Riccardo Cotarella, and this year as well they appear to have something which gives them that extra margin of distinction."
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Italy grows more indigenous grape varieties than any other country and produces wine in all 20 of its regions. From Piedmont's Nebbiolo to Tuscany's Sangiovese, its finest wines pair structure and bright acidity with a strong sense of place.