2001 Abbazia Santa Nastasia Nero d'Avola

[Innkeeper]

Picked up a 2001 edition at Blue Hill Wine Shop a couple of months ago at the same price as Roberto's. Popped it last night with, hang onto your pants, hot dogs and beans. It was the beans that made the match posssible, and the dogs were just complimentary. We do beans a little different than most Mainers. Instead of using yellow eye beans, brown sugar, and molasses; we use jacob's cattle beans, and maple syrup. This results in a dish that is a much less sweet, nuttier offering. All went well with the wine and the salad. Agree that this Nero is a top value.