Torretta del Lago Rosso 2016

Torretta del Lago comes from a part of Sicily made famous by the Planeta winery, whose wines sell for £20-plus a bottle. This finely crafted red comes at a much more modest price. It's made from hand picked Nero d’Avola, Syrah and Merlot grapes from well sited vineyards looking down on a large man-made lake. The name translates as ‘turret of the lake’ – a 9th century Moorish fort that can only be seen in the hottest years, when the waters of the Lago Arancio drop to reveal the ruins. It’s a sure sign the vintage will produce big, fruit rich wines. With great depth of colour, Torretta del Lago displays dried fig and cherry flavours infused with spicy pepper and liquorice. It's ideal for char-grilled meats, casseroles and richly sauced pasta.