Gulfi is a a relatively new producer of organic wines — their wines aren’t widely available but worth seeking out. They were established in 1996 and current production is about 20,000 cases.
This is made from the Sicilian red grape Nero d’Avola. It comes from a limestone-based vineyard around Pachino in the Val di Noto region of Sicily.
Cherry in color with just a bit of copper, almost a bit cloudy in the glass. Stewed rubarb and cherry, cocoa and a touch of vanilla and Old World vegetable components on the nose. Very complex with dark berry fruit, sour cherry with some tar and mineral notes on the palate, soft tannins — quite approachable (I am not sure if I would put this down much longer).
A very nice wine, though at this price point ($30) I think there might be better options in terms of value. But this was a very nice bottle of wine that paired perfectly with tomato sauce with meatballs and sausage.
It is worth seeking out the Gulfi Carjacanti as well.
