Hauner Antonello Salina Rosso IGT, Sicily, Italy 2011

This blend of 60% Calabrese, 30% Sangiovese and 10% Corinto Nero is named after one of Italy's greatest Quattrocento painters, Antonello da Messina. Deep ruby with garnet hues, ample, elegant bouquet of ripe berry fruit, blackberries and blueberries with spicy notes of vanilla and cardamom and a mineral backbone confirmed on the full-bodied, voluptuous palate with velvety texture, sweet tannins and long, consistent finish.