This is 100% Nero d'Avola from Sicily. Ruby in color, some brown swirls, clear and bright. The nose has raspberries with some soy. Airy. Medium bodied. Thick tannins. On the palate, black cherries, anise and smoke. Long finish that shows some alcohol. the wines has 13.5%abv. It is drinking nicely, but one wonders if there is enough fruit to outlast the tannins. Drink sooner than later. A nice match with cheeses or braised meats.
This is 100% Nero d'Avola from the far western side of Sicily. Ruby in color with some brown hues, clear and bright. The nose has black raspberries, cherries and thyme. Medium tannins. On the palate, cherries and anise. Nice acidity. Plenty of depth. Delicious. A hint of salinity on the finish. This is drinking well on its own and will work well with bigger meat dishes. Drink over the next seven to ten years.
This is made from the Nero d'Avola grape in south-western Sicily. Ruby in color, clear and shimmering bright. The nose has cherries, black licorice and slight balsamic notes. Great texture. Firm tannins. On the palate, cherries and sour cherries. Some warmth on the finish. Long finish. This is mostly about red fruit but a bit bigger and brighter. It drinks well on its own and will go great with pasta or pizza. A nice value. Drink over the next four to six years.
In attempting to discover the grapes in this, a brief search on the Internet revealed lots of suspects but no definitive answer. Other grapes mentioned include Nerello Mascalese, Perricone and Merlot. The varietals that popped up the most are a blend of Nero D'avola with a small percentage of Syrah. Purple in color with a rim of persistent bubbles. This wine is made in a "natural" style but other than the bubbles there were no noticeable faults. The nose has lots of sour cherries, some anise, black pepper and slight black olives. On the palate, this has light tannins, tart acidity an
This is a certified Organic wine made from 100% Ner d'Avola grapes in Sicily. 13.5% ABV.
This is 100% Nero D'Avola from Sicily. This is another value priced wine that drinks well and is also quite interesting. For those unfamiliar with this grape it is similar to Pinot Noir with a bit less body and a bit more acidity. Garnet in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries and anise. Medium bodied. On the palate, nice cherry fruit with good acidity. A bit of anise (black licorice) on the finish. This drinks better with food. Pasta or pizza would be a nice match. Drink over the next few years.
