2012 vintage. Tried this next to a negroamaro to see the differences and at first glance there wasn't much. The nose on this one, once you look for it, does differ. It's black fruits and violets and mushrooms. The palate is heavy tannins with high acidity and anise and blackcurrant and coffee grinds. The finish doesn't linger, but that isn't a detriment here for me. Very nice.
2012 vintage. Tried this next to a negroamaro to see the differences and at first glance there wasn't much. The nose on this one, once you look for it, does differ. It's black fruits and violets and mushrooms. The palate is heavy tannins with high acidity and anise and blackcurrant and coffee grinds. The finish doesn't linger, but that isn't a detriment here for me. Very nice.
1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2015
Not as bright as other Nero D'Avola I've tasted. This particular offering is dark and tannic ā reserved and simple with a dark fruit finish. It stood up to heavy Italian fare like cavatelli, chicken parm and mussels in a red wine garlic marinara. Decent.
Not as bright as other Nero D'Avola I've tasted. This particular offering is dark and tannic ā reserved and simple with a dark fruit finish. It stood up to heavy Italian fare like cavatelli, chicken parm and mussels in a red wine garlic marinara. Decent.
Apr 27th, 2014
Sicily, Italy
