NoseIntense fruit with heavy cherry aromas black-cherryblackberryredcurrant
FlavorDry, full-bodied, warm wine and youthful
Sicily At a Glance
Region NameSicily
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.
Score: 89Vintage 2022Vinous MediaThe 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021Vinous MediaThe 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021Wine EnthusiastIron-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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021Vinous MediaThe 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 tanninsShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorThis 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 86Vintage 2021Wine AdvocateThe 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 86Vintage 2020Wine EnthusiastThis 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019VinousThe 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 86Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorA 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 importedShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2018Wine EnthusiastThis 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2018Wine AdvocateMade 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 TalkerFull Page Review
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