With fruit from the Tenuta Presti and Pegni, the Cusumano 2018 Sicilia Benuara is a blend of 70% Nero d'Avola and 30% Syrah aged in both steel and botte grande. This ambitious production of 100,000 bottles is soft and rich with blackberry, baked cherry, dusty terracotta and grilled fennel seed. The wine shows much of that earthy character that is associated with the two complementary grapes used in this blend. Benuara offers great value.