Wine · Noto, Sicily, Italy

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Sicily's native grape at its finest — dense, sun-drenched, and deeply expressive of the island's character.

ABV
14%
Region
Noto, Sicily, Italy
Character
Black cherry, Dark chocolate

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Normanno Ciello Rosso 2024
Normanno · The Whisky Exchange

100% Nero d'Avola from a certified organic vineyard in western Sicily, 12.5% ABV. Expect juicy black cherry, soft spices, leather and tobacco leaf — rich, warm and characterful. Planeta Santa Cecilia is the benchmark single-varietal Nero d'Avola from Sicily, and this is its closest spirit match on The Whisky Exchange. You get the same sun-baked Sicilian terroir, the same 100% Nero d'Avola DNA, and a flavour profile that mirrors the dark fruit, spice and leathery depth you already love. The organic farming adds an extra dimension of purity and tension to the fruit, meaning you're getting something that feels honest and true to the grape rather than over-worked. If you enjoy Santa Cecilia, this will feel instantly familiar — just from a different, beautifully positioned estate.

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Mezzogiorno Nero d'Avola 2019
Mezzogiorno · The Whisky Exchange

100% Nero d'Avola from Sicily, medium-bodied with ripe spicy blackberries, plums, black pepper, cherry and mulberry with a sappy, lingering finish. Where the Planeta leans into ripe, polished fruit, this Mezzogiorno expression gives you Nero d'Avola in a slightly more rustic, food-friendly register — the peppery edge and olive note on the nose are classic hallmarks of the grape at its most expressive. You're still firmly in the same Sicilian comfort zone, just with a little more grip and earthiness. It's a brilliant second angle on the variety — especially if you enjoy pairing your Santa Cecilia with roasted meats or antipasti. This bottle invites exactly that kind of table, and delivers the same warm-climate generosity you'd expect.

Wildcard pick 03
A Mano Primitivo
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A Mano · Winebuyers UK

A bold, sun-ripened Primitivo from Puglia, southern Italy — the sister grape to Zinfandel, delivering jammy dark fruit, dried fig, chocolate and warm spice at high intensity. If Nero d'Avola is the grape that seduced you, Primitivo is its headier, more flamboyant southern Italian cousin. Both grapes thrive under the same scorching Mezzogiorno sun, sharing that characteristic depth of dark fruit and richness — but Primitivo pushes the dial further into dried fruit, fig and warming spice territory, making it a genuinely exciting next step. A Mano is one of Puglia's most respected producers, known for wines of real integrity and character. You'll find the same southern Italian soul you love in the Planeta, but in a new, unexpected direction — perfect for when you want something bolder and a little wilder on the table.

What makes Planeta Santa Cecilia Nero d'Avola distinctive?

ABV
14%
UK price
~£22–£30
Region
Noto, Sicily, Italy
Character
Black cherry, Dark chocolate

Planeta is Sicily's most internationally recognised winery, and their Santa Cecilia — a single-vineyard Nero d'Avola from Noto — is widely considered the benchmark for Sicily's greatest indigenous red grape. Deep colour, rich fruit, and a distinctively Sicilian character: ripe black cherry, dark chocolate, Mediterranean herbs, and a warming finish that reflects the island's sunshine intensity. Available from Majestic, The Wine Society, and Italian wine importers.

Tasting notes
Black cherryDark chocolateMediterranean herbsDried figWarming finish

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What makes Planeta Santa Cecilia Nero d'Avola distinctive?

Planeta is Sicily's most internationally recognised winery, and their Santa Cecilia — a single-vineyard Nero d'Avola from Noto — is widely considered the benchmark for Sicily's greatest indigenous red grape. Deep colour, rich fruit, and a distinctively Sicilian character: ripe black cherry, dark chocolate, Mediterranean herbs, and a warming finish that reflects the island's sunshine intensity. Available from Majestic, The Wine Society, and Italian wine importers.

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