Certified USDA as made with Organically Grown Grapes (Bioagricert Certified)
Appearance: Deep garnet color core moving to a narrow dark pink rim with bluish highlights. Seems almost opaque.
Aromas: Clean. Smoky with a pleasant "dusty" impression with ripe black fruit. I know this is counter intuitive, but there seems to be a hint of red-currant (or what I imagine red-currant to smell like)
Palate: Dry with a quick impression of smokiness as the nose with ripe red fruit. The flavors are not definite (elusive). The body seems medium(++). The tannin level is medium of a fine grained nature. Medium acidity. No indication of an alcohol burn even with the 14%ABV.
Finish/Length: The finish is clean with a medium(+) length of lingering black fruit.
Conclusion: This wine is a good value at the US$11.00 retail price for those people desiring a wine made from organically grown grapes. All the components of the wine seem in balance. A fresh, clean and easy drinking wine that is meant to be drunk now (and maybe during the next 6 to 12 months but that could be stretching the time).
Producer Tasting Note: The Nero d'Avola embodies Sicily's most important native grape variety from its intense purple color to its unmistakable character. Made from 100% Nero d'Avola, the nose is a rush of black fruits and spices - the palate is extraordinarily round and complete, with a completely natural and effortless balance of tannin and acidity, structure and length. Enjoy with spaghettis, barbecued pork ribs or grilled steak.
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