Sicilian Rebel: Bacaro Nero d’Avola 2022

Tasting Notes

Ink‑deep ruby that coyly beckons. The nose teases with crushed blackberries, moody violets, smoky tobacco and cedar spice. The palate delivers — ripe, intense and layered, bringing juicy red fruit underpinned by earthy mineral and a whisper of balsamic. It’s full-bodied, harmonious, and closes with silky tannins that dance out with finesse. 

Meet the Winemaker

Crafted by Cantine Cellaro in Sambuca di Sicilia, Bacaro is a small-batch statement of Sicilian terroir. This Nero d’Avola is audacious yet approachable — think Super-Tuscan structure meets Rhône soul, grown in the island’s sun-drenched soils and made for drink-now confidence. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Nero d’Avola (Sicily’s powerhouse grape) 

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Sicilia DOC, Italy

• ABV: ~13% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C

Critic Reviews

• Vinous (via Vivino): Ruby-red hue, nose of blueberries, Earl Grey, and violets; soft onset gives way to black cherry, blackberry, black olive, toast — polished, complex finish. 

• Wine‑Searcher Critic Score: 86/100 — Rich and intense, excellent with beef and venison.

• Plum Market Notes: “Intense and harmonious—ripe fruit, spicy aromas—ideal with red meat or game.” 

Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb or boar ragù

• Wood‑fired pizzas stacked with sausage or char

• Aged Pecorino or Parmigiano‑Reggiano

• Hearty meat and olive-forward dishes

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you want Sicilian flair that hits hard but stays refined. Have plate of pasta? This wine comes it. BBQ? This wine matches it. Midnight scroll? This wine stops it. Bold fruit depth, balanced spice, and vibe—this Nero d’Avola gets you.

Add Bacaro Sicilia Nero d’Avola 2022 to your cart and taste Sicilian swagger for under $25. Free shipping over $150 or club perks await. Don’t just drink red—own the sip.