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Delia Nivolelli DOC

Named for two rivers in the Marsala hinterland, this DOC covers the same warm coastal vineyards that feed Marsala and bulk Sicilia DOC. The wines are ripe and straightforward: Grillo with citrus, green herbs and a saline edge; Syrah and Nero d'Avola with jammy black fruit, soft tannin and warm alcohol. Almost every grower prefers the Sicilia DOC name, so Delia Nivolelli bottles are a rarity even in Trapani.

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Fondo Antico
Delia Nivolelli Grillo
A Marsala area estate that has used the DOC for some Grillo bottlings; most of its range is Sicilia DOC, so confirm the label.
$15 to $20Wine-Searcher
Cantine Foraci
Delia Nivolelli Syrah Riserva
Mazara del Vallo house that lists Delia Nivolelli reds in Europe; ripe blackberry and pepper.
$15 to $25Wine-Searcher