Friday, February 22, 2013

Tasting - Villa Pozzi Nero D'Avola


Name: Villa Pozzi Nero D'Avola
Variety: Nero D'Avola
Sub-region: Sicilia 
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95 

Vintage Cellar review: Very dark purple, with a reddish-violet edge, typical of this grape. Black plums, a hint of licorice and subtle spice, not overly complex, but appealing. A big mouth full of juicy black fruit is well structured by tart acidity and soft but distinct tannins.

My review: On the nose, this wine was very perfumey. It also had hints of blackberry and grape scents.  Despite its big smell, this wine was surprisingly light on the tongue. It was a little bitter and tannic, but not painfully so like other reds I've had. I found a slight blackberry flavor in the taste, as well. Overall, as hard of a time as I usually have with drinking red wines, this was actually pretty easy to drink.
I did not have food with this wine.

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