Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.3
Plum fruit notes. Extremely lite and uneventful wine.
Plum fruit notes. Extremely lite and uneventful wine.
Mar 11th, 2015
Quite light, plum-forward but not too overpowering.
Quite light, plum-forward but not too overpowering.
May 30th, 2024
2020. Straightforward fruit flavors, no funk, light tannins and acidity. My Nebraska cellar is really getting depleted and now just has several special occasion reds, ports, and champagnes. We are all enjoying this easy drinking Nero d’Avola while the steaks are on the grill and there might not be any left when they’re done…
2020. Straightforward fruit flavors, no funk, light tannins and acidity. My Nebraska cellar is really getting depleted and now just has several special occasion reds, ports, and champagnes. We are all enjoying this easy drinking Nero d’Avola while the steaks are on the grill and there might not be any left when they’re done…
Sep 6th, 2022
Really good on the second day! Not so great right out of the bottle.
Really good on the second day! Not so great right out of the bottle.
Apr 11th, 2018
good casual dinner wine
Jan 13th, 2018
Wow, lovely summer wine. Chicken Marsala and garlic mashed potatoes cherries and plums
Wow, lovely summer wine. Chicken Marsala and garlic mashed potatoes cherries and plums
Jul 16th, 2017
un-oaked, medium bodied and very smooth, not fruity as a cab -- light like a pinot.
un-oaked, medium bodied and very smooth, not fruity as a cab -- light like a pinot.
Apr 21st, 2017
Medium bodied easy drinking, with enough richness and tannin to pair well with lasagne, without being dominant. Some ripe darker fruits and a subtle hint of liquorice. Great value (under $20).
Medium bodied easy drinking, with enough richness and tannin to pair well with lasagne, without being dominant. Some ripe darker fruits and a subtle hint of liquorice. Great value (under $20).
Aug 21st, 2016
Seriously good value. Bright fruit, good finish. Paired with tortellini in brodo and homemade herb bread.
Seriously good value. Bright fruit, good finish. Paired with tortellini in brodo and homemade herb bread.
Jul 16th, 2016
Has the Spain "bitter" taste, but still good
Has the Spain "bitter" taste, but still good
May 22nd, 2016
Sicily, Italy
