Impenetrably dark at the center, only the rim is translucent with glints of Quinacridone violet when held up to the light. Firriato's Harmonium 2010 is Nero d'Avola at it's best, with expressive notes of plum and blackberry, wood spice and baking spice, graphite and cedar. Fresh and energetic, it has a pleasantly firm acidic backbone which contrasts nicely to deep, resonant layers of black fruit, espresso, cracked black pepper and a curious, slight metallic note on the finish, the only possible detractor.
Impenetrably dark at the center, only the rim is translucent with glints of Quinacridone violet when held up to the light. Firriato's Harmonium 2010 is Nero d'Avola at it's best, with expressive notes of plum and blackberry, wood spice and baking spice, graphite and cedar. Fresh and energetic, it has a pleasantly firm acidic backbone which contrasts nicely to deep, resonant layers of black fruit, espresso, cracked black pepper and a curious, slight metallic note on the finish, the only possible detractor.
Feb 20th, 2015
Sicily, Italy
