Recommendation: A well priced, delicious Nero D’Avola from Sicily.
Winery/Producer: Arianna Occhipinti; Siracusa, Sicily.
Grape Variety: Nero D’ Avola.
Geographic Region, Appellation: Sicily, Italy.
Vintage: 2014
Price: $15.30 with a 10% mixed case discount.
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Eggplant Parmesan nixed garden salad with lime artisan oil,
Tasting:
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He said: Opened one hour before drinking. Clear, dark ruby red color. Lots of damp earth and a touch of barnyard in the bouquet. Tart blackberry and current that ends with a flavorful, chewy dry bitterness. The Nice soft tannins and mid-range acidity paired perfectly with the eggplant Parmesan. A well priced, delicious Nero D’Avola from Sicily.
She said: Ruby red color, slightly opaque, with regularly spaced well moving legs. Pleasant aroma lead to a mouth-feel with medium body, lots of flavor and pleasant tannins. The long finish had a good flavor and a delicious dose of leathery tannins. A great bargain wine at $15 and I would recommend it and buy it again.
Alcohol: 13%
UPC Code: NA
Imported by: Louis/Dressner Selections; New York, New York.
Photo from John Herbstritt at Bi-Rite.