Variety: Nero D'Avola
Country: Italy (Sicily Region)
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: I don't know why, but I was really intimidated by this wine after looking at the bottle. Maybe it was the no frill label, or really rich, dark color, but I was not excited to drink this even though it is another different grape. It smelled like typical red wine too, cherries and red fruit with a little pungency. However,when I tasted it a strange "ah ha" moment occured where I realized how far I actually am coming in this class. I was intimidated at first, but was ableto break down the different flavors of the wine and actually did enjoy it. The first taste was a currant taste which faded to a smoky mid-pallet and even deeper fruit finish. I really liked it because the flavors seemed to increase as it sat in my mouth. It was also awesome knowing that I could sit there, taste something and actually figure out what the flavors were.
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