Today’s Masseria del Fauno 2010 Nero d’Avola is a food that is made for Italian food! Many Italian wines are picked early, giving them a fantastic acidity – which makes them brilliant for food-pairing. A little shy at first, be sure to spend some time with this wine, spinning it in the glass. This coaxes it to life, bringing out the subtle qualities of the dark fruit.

Earthy, sofly spice and mineral-rich, this bright wine would be absolutely perfect with a meaty Spaghetti Bolognese. Enjoy now, but be sure to cellar a few bottles as well. This youthful wine will only continue to improve.