2021 Unico Zelo 'Halcyon Days' Nero d'Avola Australia

GW says: Crafted on the ancient, iron-rich soils of Ngarrindjeri Country in Barmera, this sun-soaked charmer is an energetic yet composed expression of warm-climate winemaking. Unico Zelo’s Halcyon Days channels Sicilian roots through an unmistakably Australian lens—brimming with verve, spice, and mineral-driven finesse.

Grapes: 100% Nero d’Avola, from organically farmed Bassham’s Block

Appearance: Vivid ruby with a glint of purple at the rim—playful in the glass, yet polished.

Aroma: Aromatic layers of nutmeg, clove, and cedar over ripe blue fruit—think blueberry compote on toasted spice bread.

Palate: Brambly black fruits meet saline acidity and crisp, tensile tannins; a subtle meatiness adds depth to the wine’s lithe frame.