Feudo Montoni
Nero d’ Avola Lagnusa Sicilia DOC
Lagnusa is the name of the cur from which the grapes hail. The name has its origins in the vineyard which has always been called "lagnusa" by the farmers of Montoni. In Sicilian, "lagnusa" means that wich is lazy and produces small quantities. Today, we know that a vineyard that produces less, generally reults in a higher quality wine with tremendous focus.
For centuries, the durum wheat fields have contributed to a “natural isolation” of Montoni’s high-altitude vineyards from the rest of the landscape, creating “an island within an island,” where the ancient grape varieties are protected. 35 year-old vines. Sandy soils. East-facing vineyards.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Sicilia DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Nero d'Avola
- Aging
- 20 months in cement, followed by 2 months in barrels, and an additional 6 months in the bottle.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Ruby red in color. Its structure does not want to conquer with strength, but rather with elegance. A complex perfume with notes of cherriesin-spirit, red plum, blackberry and warm spices that are in harmony with one another. The boldest aromas are of cinnamon and clove. Notes of menthol amplify the freshness of the taste. It is soft, velvety, sapid and laced with the right amount of delicate tannin on the palate.
James Suckling
93 Points
2023
"This is a contemporary wine that’s light and transparent, with graceful aromas of cooked cherries, iodine, cinnamon and juicy fruit. Full-bodied, it shows delicacy, elegant tannins, crisp acidity and a salty, vibrant aftertaste."
— 2025
Wine Enthusiast
93 Points
2023
"Aromas of graphite, bergamot, and tart blackberries create a nose that is both earthy and fresh. The palate has a similar feel, with more pepper and soil, plus hints of just barely ripe figs and black plum skin. A savory, sophisticated expression of Nero d’Avola that gets better every vintage."
— Danielle Callegari, 2026
