Having won international acclaim for his highly sought-after Super-Tuscans Crognolo and Oreno, Dr. Antonio Moretti purchased a number of small properties in Sicily near the town of Noto, establishing the estate that is now Feudo Maccari, a remarkable assemblage of old vine plots of indigenous Nero d'Avola in a truly unique environment. The vineyards are located less than a mile from the sea, which provides cooling breezes that moderate the searing heat of southern Sicily. The complex array of predominantly volcanic soils. includes deposits of sand and acidity- preserving chalk, further adding to the intrigue of the region's terroir. The 'arborela' (literally 'tree-like') vines-trained high and head pruned to protect the bunches from the hot sun - range from 12 to 40+ years old giving wonderful complexity to this great value Nero d'Avola.