Donnafugata

Mille e Una Notte Nero d'Avola

9.1209 ratings
9.130 pro ratings
Contessa Entellina, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Nero d'Avola
Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Beef, Tomato-Based, Lamb, Venison, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Pork
Top Notes For
Ceccherini Cristiano

Disappointing
Specially in relation to the price
This is the first important label from donnafugata, first release dates back to the 80s i reckon
It falls short, it isn't bad,but i reckon this would be in a wine shop 180/200 dollars
It must be better

Disappointing
Specially in relation to the price
This is the first important label from donnafugata, first release dates back to the 80s i reckon
It falls short, it isn't bad,but i reckon this would be in a wine shop 180/200 dollars
It must be better

Jun 17th, 2024
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, stewed fruit, mossy earth and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, stewed fruit, mossy earth and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Oct 28th, 2022
James Forsyth

This 2015 is juicy and spicy. Good mouth-feel. Enjoyable in a hedonistic way.

This 2015 is juicy and spicy. Good mouth-feel. Enjoyable in a hedonistic way.

Sep 17th, 2019
Matt Sterr

Rich, plummy, smoky, tar.

Rich, plummy, smoky, tar.

Oct 5th, 2018
James Forsyth

Dark, spicy, rounded and rich. Plums, blackberries, vanilla and cloves. Sustains long. Impactful wine.

Dark, spicy, rounded and rich. Plums, blackberries, vanilla and cloves. Sustains long. Impactful wine.

Sep 19th, 2018
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Strikingly big and bold, this wine is a massive wad of flavor, tannin and refreshment that needs a substantial & meaty meal as an accompaniment. Love the roasted blackberry flavors saturated with steeped Pu-erh tea.

Strikingly big and bold, this wine is a massive wad of flavor, tannin and refreshment that needs a substantial & meaty meal as an accompaniment. Love the roasted blackberry flavors saturated with steeped Pu-erh tea.

2 people found it helpfulDec 20th, 2016
Jeff Burrows

Beautiful wine, but a bit rich & oaky for me

Beautiful wine, but a bit rich & oaky for me

2 people found it helpfulMar 31st, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of mostly Nero d'Avola adding some Petit Verdot, Syrah and a few other grapes. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, sweet notes and spicy scents. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry, currant like, with notes of cacao, licorice and sweet spice, well balanced with acidity. Fine tannins, long finish, ending with fruit, tobacco and sweet earthy character. Very nice!

A blend of mostly Nero d'Avola adding some Petit Verdot, Syrah and a few other grapes. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, sweet notes and spicy scents. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry, currant like, with notes of cacao, licorice and sweet spice, well balanced with acidity. Fine tannins, long finish, ending with fruit, tobacco and sweet earthy character. Very nice!

1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2021
Adam Crane

Eucalyptus for days! Rich, leathery notes and a solid acid spice. Can't wait to try this in 5 years.

Eucalyptus for days! Rich, leathery notes and a solid acid spice. Can't wait to try this in 5 years.

1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2015
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

This is nice wine; modern and international #nerodavola from #https://instagram.com/p/7rXcW_vQxC/donnafugatawine ; lashings of sweet barrel and taut fruits; excellent; poised @lelumie #marsalaheights ; last meal together #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #sicily2015 ; is 2008 vintage

This is nice wine; modern and international #nerodavola from #https://instagram.com/p/7rXcW_vQxC/donnafugatawine ; lashings of sweet barrel and taut fruits; excellent; poised @lelumie #marsalaheights ; last meal together #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #sicily2015 ; is 2008 vintage

1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2015