Cantine Colosi

Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC

Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC
Italy

Red100% Nero d'Avola
  • Tasting Notes
  • Pairs With
    Cheese (Soft)
    Pasta
  • ColorDark ruby red
  • NoseIntense fruit with heavy cherry aromas
    Black Cherryblack-cherry
    Blackberryblackberry
    Redcurrantredcurrant
  • FlavorDry, full-bodied, warm wine and youthful

Sicily At a Glance

Region Name Sicily

Sicily is Italy’s southernmost region and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For more than 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been a significant center of Mediterranean viniculture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed significantly over that time.

Marketing Materials

Logo
Cantine Colosi
Bottle
Cantine Colosi
Label
Cantine Colosi
Tech Sheet
Download Fact Sheet

POS Materials

Shelf Talker
Cantine+Colosi

Press

Vintage Publication Score Review Date POS Generator
2022 Vinous Media 89 Jun 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2022 Wine Enthusiast 88 Apr 2024 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Vinous Media 90 Jun 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Wine Enthusiast 90 May 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Vinous Media 90 Jan 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Wine Spectator 88 Aug 2022 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Wine Advocate 86 May 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2020 Wine Enthusiast 86 Nov 2021 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2019 Vinous Media 89 Jun 2021 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2019 Vinous 89 May 2021 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2019 Wine Spectator 86 Oct 2021 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2018 Wine Enthusiast 87 Jan 2020 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2018 Wine Advocate 87 Oct 2019 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2022 Vinous Media The 2022 Nero d'Avola mixes sweet herbal tones with crushed black cherries and wet stone to form an inviting bouquet. This is fruit-focused and pleasantly sweet in style, with crisp minerality giving way to masses of rich cherry and blackberry. The 2022 finishes with medium length and a hard red candy note that lingers. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 88 Vintage 2022 Wine Enthusiast The primarily savory, slightly bitter nose features notes of tar, soil, coffee and dark chocolate, but with a splash of cherries and raspberries. The palate goes further with that sweet and sour dynamic, as a tarter fruit element emerges and a drizzle of milk chocolate adds sweetness, while acid dances around affectionate tannins. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2021 Vinous Media The 2021 Nero d'Avola punches well above its price point with a burst of lavender, violet and blackberry on the nose. This is soft textured yet juicy to the core, with depths of sweet cherry offset by vibrant acidity. The 2021 finishes classically dry with a subtle tug of dusty tannins that call the taster back. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2021 Wine Enthusiast Iron-rich soil, cherries, wild strawberries and sour plums meet umami notes of balsamic vinegar and mushrooms on the nose of the exceedingly well-priced wine. Lively fruit comes out on the palate, lifted by a little chile-pepper heat, firm tannins and buzzy acid. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2021 Vinous Media The 2021 Nero d'Avola punches well above its price point with a burst of lavender, violet and blackberry on the nose. This is soft textured yet juicy to the core, with depths of sweet cherry offset by vibrant acidity. The 2021 finishes classically dry with a subtle tug of dusty tannins Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 88 Vintage 2021 Wine Spectator This medium-bodied red is fragrant with lots of fresh-chopped rosemary, Bergamot oil and crushed pink peppercorn, a zesty profile accenting the dark and juicy flavors of pureed boysenberry and dried fig. Lightly chewy finish. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 86 Vintage 2021 Wine Advocate The 2021 Sicilia Nero d'Avola reveals a medium-dark appearance and a drinking style that is easy and fresh, perfect for a wood-fired pizza or cacio e pepe. There is a sweet note that recalls candied cherry or raspberry. Because of that, I suggest a pairing with a slightly spicy dish with black pepper or chili flakes. Those sweet flavors transition to black olive and Sicilian caper. This is a very large production of 300,000 bottles. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 86 Vintage 2020 Wine Enthusiast This easygoing red offers aromas of blackskinned berries, tangerine zest and ground clove. The aromas carry over to the simple palate alongside rounded tannins. Drink soon. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2019 Vinous Media The 2019 Nero d'Avola wafts up with a dark, alluring yet understated bouquet of crushed rocks, peppery herbs and black currants. Its silky textures are nicely complemented by mineral-tinged wild berries and zesty acids, enlivening the experience even further. Shades of purple and lavender define the finale, as this tapers off long to sweet inner floral notes. There’s a lot to like about this nicely balanced effort, which is also an excellent value. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2019 Vinous The 2019 Nero d'Avola from Colosi wafts up with a dark, alluring bouquet of crushed rocks, peppery herbs and black currants. Its silky textures are complemented by mineral tinged, sweet wild berries with zesty acids. Shades of lavender define the finale. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 86 Vintage 2019 Wine Spectator A balanced, light- to medium-bodied red, with a zesty edge to the flavors of crushed cherry, strawberry and dried herb. Drink now. 30,000 cases made, 11,000 cases imported Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 87 Vintage 2018 Wine Enthusiast This easygoing red opens with dark berry and Mediterranean brush aromas. The soft, savory palate offers black cherry, star anise and a hint of white pepper alongside velvety tannins. Drink soon. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 87 Vintage 2018 Wine Advocate Made in a simple and easy-drinking style, the unoaked 2018 Sicilia Nero d'Avola offers youthful brightness and variety-driven notes of wild cherry, cassis, licorice, potting soil and chopped black olives. There is a momentary layer of grilled fennel seed, and that completes what is no doubt an authentically Sicilian presentation. This Sicilian red would match nicely with an amatriciana. Production is 80,000 bottle strong. Shelf Talker Full Page Review

TAG US IN YOUR PICTURES AT #viaswine