Cantine Barbera ' Lu Cori' Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy

Crafted with devotion in the coastal vineyards of Menfi, the Cantine Barbera 'Lu Còri' Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGT is a deeply expressive red that reflects both the soulful nature of Sicily’s most iconic grape and the heart of its winemaker. “Lu Còri,” meaning “the heart” in Sicilian dialect, is a tribute to the feminine elegance and sensuality of Nero d’Avola grown in the sun-soaked Tenuta Belicello estate. This wine embraces the land's rich calcareous soils and maritime influence to deliver a vivid, juicy, and unmistakably Mediterranean experience.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Nero d’Avola
• Region: Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
• Vineyard: Tenuta Belicello – Vigne in Costa
• Soil: Deep calcareous soils rich in limestone and sea minerals
• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
• Residual Sugar: 0.4 g/L
• Total Acidity: 6.43 g/L
• Total SO₂: 31 mg/L
• Production: 7,000 bottles
• Aging: 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel, followed by 3 months in large neutral Slavonian oak casks
• Farming: Biodynamic, low-intervention winemaking

Sensory Description:

A vibrant, ruby-hued red with a sensual bouquet that marries sea spray and red fruit. On the nose, layers of mulberries, cherries, and raspberries blend with notes of pickled herbs, wild thyme, and subtle spice. The palate is both juicy and refined, offering plush, velvety tannins, a bright thread of acidity, and a saline finish that nods to its coastal terroir. It’s a wine that feels alive, simultaneously structured and effortless.

Winemaker's Background:

Marilena Barbera, the force behind Cantine Barbera, crafts each of her wines as a heartfelt homage to her homeland of Menfi. Practicing biodynamic agriculture and minimal intervention in the cellar, Marilena is a steward of terroir, allowing native Sicilian grapes to speak clearly and honestly. Her commitment to sustainability and authenticity results in wines of depth, vitality, and a strong sense of place—wines like Lu Còri, which resonate with passion and purity.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly cool at 58–60°F to highlight its freshness. Lu Còri is a natural partner for tomato-driven dishes—think rustic pizzas, baked ziti, or Sicilian Pasta alla Norma with fried eggplant and ricotta salata. Its bright acidity and mineral edge also make it a fantastic choice with grilled vegetables, stuffed peppers, or herb-marinated lamb skewers.

With a name that means “the heart,” the Lu Còri Nero d’Avola pulses with the lifeblood of Sicily—sun, sea, and sincerity in every sip. This is a wine for sharing with good friends and for savoring moments that matter.