Sicilian Nero D'Avolas

[Auburnwine]

Howdy Amigos!

It's been forever since I've had an opportunity to chat with you good folks, and this note will be brief.

Do check-out nero d'avolas from Sicily. They are some of the best wines and some of the best wine bargains around. I earlier sang the praises of the 2002 Morgante Sicily Nero d’Avola as more zin-like than the primitivos.

We did a blind tasting of the Abbazia Santa Anastasia Passomaggio 2000 (80% Nero d'Avola softened with 20% Merlot). Everyone swore it was a mature cab (go figure!).

Warm and full, with a hint of caramel and coffee and lots of good, ripe berries. Long finish. Somewhat New-Worldish, as are a growing number of Sicilian wines.

Cheers!

[This message has been edited by Auburnwine (edited 04-06-2004).]