Broc Cellars Nero D'Avola "The Badger" 2022

This vintage is already showing signs of sophistication with deep dark fruits, hints of cocoa and fine tannins. This grape - and wine - is foundational to Broc’s history. They’ve made it since 2013, when they became intrigued by what amazing fruit Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino can produce. So much so, they purchased the vineyard.

Everything about this wine is special. Nero d’Avola vines are rare sights in California, so Broc Cellars is lucky to have Fox Hill Vineyard, where Nero is thriving among the rocky redvine soil. The native Sicilian grape grows well in California soils and especially at Fox Hill where the days quickly grow hot on the exposed rocky hillsides.

This vintage was fermented in stainless steel tank, pressed and aged in neutral French oak barrique and a small amount in amphora for 10 months. Drink now, or age 10-15 years to see what it becomes.