Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola 750ML 2009   
Sku: 343484

The MandraRossa estate vineyards near the town of Menfi in southwestern Sicily. Review Wine Enthusiast March 2011 86 Points 2007 Nero d217;Avola - 86 Points & Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast ------------------------------------------ Aged in stainless steel to maintain the freshness of the wine’s bright fruit aromas, this is a simple easy-drinking red. The wine shows good harmony and bright cherry and blackberry flavors on the close. ------------------------------------------ Men’s Health March 19, 2010 Nero d’Avola 2008 - Men’sHealth.com ------------------------------------------ Sicily was for too long known mostly for rustic plonk, but this medium-bodied wine is thoroughly modern, with black cherry and dark plum flavors, plenty of spice, and just a bit of mineral. ------------------------------------------ Wine Spectator October 31, 2009 86 Points Nero d’Avola 2008 ------------------------------------------ This has a floral nose, with plum and black cherry notes tinged with spice and mineral. Medium-bodied, with tasty, spicy fruit coating the fine tannins. ------------------------------------------ Wine & Spirits Fall 2009 3 Stars Nero d’Avola 2006 - 3 Stars, Wine & Spirits ------------------------------------------ Wine & Spirits Champions of Value: ”Southern Italy Red” ------------------------------------------ Washington Post April 15, 2009 Nero d’Avola 2006 - The Washington Post ------------------------------------------ This has enticing black-and-red fruit flavors, with fine acidity that makes the wine go on and on. It’s simple, juicy fun, an excellent house red for the summer and beyond. ------------------------------------------ Wine Enthusiast March 2009 86 Points Nero d’Avola 2006 ------------------------------------------ These wines represent the best of the inexpensive wines we’ve tasted for this issue, selected for price and quality. Almond paste and crushed pistachio nut characterize this fresh wine - a perfect partner to tomato pasta sauce or pizza. ------------------------------------------ Wine & Spirits June 2008 Nero d’Avola 2006 - Wine & Spirits ------------------------------------------ There’s an earthy edge pulling at the cherry and rasperry fruit in this simple red. ------------------------------------------ The Italian Wine Report November 2007 B-, Good Sicily: Italy’s Next, ”Next Thing” ------------------------------------------ Dark ruby. Voluptuous nose of crushed strawberry and velvet. A virtual brothel of caramel, baked apple, and candied cherry on the nose, this crowd pleaser is a pleasure to smell. Needs a pizza to tame the juicy acids. Represents of good value. ------------------------------------------ Technical notes 13% abv Food pairing Nero d’Avola demonstrates a notable capacity for aging and is a splendid match with rich, flavorful pasta dishes, grilled red meats and hard, spicy cheeses.		Related Searches Italy Sicily Sicilia Cerasuolo di Vittoria Etna Marsala Regional Varietals: Nero d'Avola Non-Varietal Red Blend Regional Wineries: Planeta Tenuta Rapitala

	Country: Italy Region: Sicily Sub-Region: Sicilia Grape Varietal: Nero d'Avola Type: Still wine   Reg. 9.99   10% discount on 12 bottles for $107.88