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Saia Sicilia Nero d'Avola

8.9244 ratings
8.936 pro ratings
Sicily, Italy
Nero d'Avola
Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Beef, Tomato-Based, Lamb, Venison, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Pork
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9.1

A captivating blend of crushed violets, lavender, blackberries and wet stone wafts up from the 2021 Saia. Cool-toned and lifted in feel, a potent core of ripe red and blue fruits provides a framework as juicy acidity adds freshness. An enjoyably bitter tinge of tangerine forms toward the close. Staining and long, the 2021 finishes off with a coating of fine tannins and a saturation of primary concentration that creates a slightly chewy sensation toward the close. This is a fantastic and energetic rendition of Saia, a varietal Nero d'Avola that I expect will age quite nicely. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2024)

A captivating blend of crushed violets, lavender, blackberries and wet stone wafts up from the 2021 Saia. Cool-toned and lifted in feel, a potent core of ripe red and blue fruits provides a framework as juicy acidity adds freshness. An enjoyably bitter tinge of tangerine forms toward the close. Staining and long, the 2021 finishes off with a coating of fine tannins and a saturation of primary concentration that creates a slightly chewy sensation toward the close. This is a fantastic and energetic rendition of Saia, a varietal Nero d'Avola that I expect will age quite nicely. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2024)

Jun 20th, 2024
Michael Chelus

Cherry, dried fig, current, blackberry jam and baking spice. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, dried fig, current, blackberry jam and baking spice. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Jan 30th, 2024
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Funky, herbal and delicious. On the bigger side.

Funky, herbal and delicious. On the bigger side.

Jun 16th, 2021
Mary Orlin

2013

2013

Mar 24th, 2020
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

8.9

Prunes, sweet tobacco, barn yard, tomato leaf. Ripe tannins, med+ body, acid is moderate. Very enjoyable.

Prunes, sweet tobacco, barn yard, tomato leaf. Ripe tannins, med+ body, acid is moderate. Very enjoyable.

Dec 23rd, 2017
Mary Jane Reiter

Sommelier & Writer SpecialForkWines

9.0

Great well balanced wine with g
Fruit, tannins & acid.

Great well balanced wine with g
Fruit, tannins & acid.

Aug 21st, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Ripe dark fruit, cranberry sauce, milk chocolate, wet earth, wet dog, violets, dried herbs, barrel tannin. A bit overripe, but delicious.

Ripe dark fruit, cranberry sauce, milk chocolate, wet earth, wet dog, violets, dried herbs, barrel tannin. A bit overripe, but delicious.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2017
Ellen Clifford

Smooth tannins,dark rich fruits without being sweet. Hint of smoke.

Smooth tannins,dark rich fruits without being sweet. Hint of smoke.

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2014
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Volcanic goodness. Amazing value.

Volcanic goodness. Amazing value.

Jun 18th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

Oaky, spicy with ripe fruit - flat finish

Oaky, spicy with ripe fruit - flat finish

Oct 18th, 2016