Marchesi Mazzei
Zisola Sicilia Nero d'Avola
Sicily, Italy
Tonight I have opened the 2013 Zisola Sicilia a 100% Nero D'Avola. I wanted to try something different because there has been so much talk about how the wines from Sicily have come such a long way.
On the nose there is black cherry, black plum, prune, licorice, chewing tobacco, dried herbs and a hint of cocoa.
On the palate I am getting black cherry, black plum, plum sauce, herbal notes, spice, pepper, tobacco, leather and dry clay.
This wine is full bodied with medium + acidity with medium high tannins that move right into a prolonged finish. An enjoyable wine that could be used with food or by itself. Have a great weekend and please stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Tonight I have opened the 2013 Zisola Sicilia a 100% Nero D'Avola. I wanted to try something different because there has been so much talk about how the wines from Sicily have come such a long way.
On the nose there is black cherry, black plum, prune, licorice, chewing tobacco, dried herbs and a hint of cocoa.
On the palate I am getting black cherry, black plum, plum sauce, herbal notes, spice, pepper, tobacco, leather and dry clay.
This wine is full bodied with medium + acidity with medium high tannins that move right into a prolonged finish. An enjoyable wine that could be used with food or by itself. Have a great weekend and please stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Asserting, but elegant, full bodyed, but fresh, all the charm of southern Siciliy, with a twist of France.
Asserting, but elegant, full bodyed, but fresh, all the charm of southern Siciliy, with a twist of France.
Jan 15th, 2017Don't know why all the low ratings, maybe the price? The wine was true to varietal with a nice Floral red fruit nose with a smooth texture with balanced favors and tannins. Total pizza wine.
Don't know why all the low ratings, maybe the price? The wine was true to varietal with a nice Floral red fruit nose with a smooth texture with balanced favors and tannins. Total pizza wine.
Oct 7th, 2015
Port like qualities. Ripe date, fig, plum, blueberries and smoky vanilla oak. Structured with a real juicy finish.
Port like qualities. Ripe date, fig, plum, blueberries and smoky vanilla oak. Structured with a real juicy finish.
Jul 15th, 2015
Floral, ripe, and slightly spicy. Definitely not boring.
Floral, ripe, and slightly spicy. Definitely not boring.
Jun 10th, 2015
Always a good choice! Medium bodied, elegant color, lovely cherry notes.
Always a good choice! Medium bodied, elegant color, lovely cherry notes.
Apr 27th, 2014Very pleasant, soft tannins. Went well with duck confit,
Very pleasant, soft tannins. Went well with duck confit,
Nov 5th, 2025was good and pleasant but not as the first time
was good and pleasant but not as the first time
Aug 25th, 2025Great wine with pizza! Soft tannins, 13% alcohol!
Great wine with pizza! Soft tannins, 13% alcohol!
Aug 10th, 2025