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Alto Nero Nero d'Avola

Sicilia · Italy

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red meats · lamb · aged cheeses

201588 pts

This Nero d'Avola opens with ripe plum, black-skinned berry and vanilla aromas. The medium-bodied palate shows blackberry jam, espresso and tobacco flavors while close-grained tannins give the finish grip. Drink 2018–2022.
201387 pts

Aromas of toast, black plum, espresso and a whiff of coconut come together on this on this medium-bodied red. The palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry, anise, coffee and a green note of sage while close-grained tannins grip the finish. It closes on an astringent note.
201288 pts

A bold red, this offers aromas of ripe plum, crushed blueberry, espresso and vanilla. The brawny, one-dimensional palate doles out mature blackberry, white chocolate and a hint of mocha.
201089 pts

Notes of bold black fruit, prune, tobacco and toasted almond open the rich bouquet of this dense wine. Creamy and soft on the finish, this would pair well with roasts of chicken or pork.
200988 pts

The palate has a touch of green rosemary and wild berry, with a hint of toasted almond on the finish. It is named after the high-altitude vineyard (located 1,300–1,700 feet above sea level) from which the Nero d'Avola grapes were sourced.