Plaia Cabernet - Nero d'Avola 2002

Plaia (Italy)

(Sicily)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Nero d'Avola (30%), Syrah (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of blackberry and plum jam followed by aromas of black cherry, bell pepper, violet, licorice and carob. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry and black cherry. This wine ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 26, January 2005

Plaia (Italy)

(Sicily)

Grillo (70%), Chardonnay (30%)

White Wine

Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of pineapple, pear and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, banana, peach and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, apple and pear.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled fish, Roasted fish, Pasta and risotto with fish

Suggested glass

10 °C
(50 °F)

(Young and Crisp White Wines)

Issue 26, January 2005

Plaia (Italy)

(Sicily)

Grillo

White Wine

Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, peach and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of pear and apple.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish and crustaceans, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and vegetables, Fish appetizers

Suggested glass

10 °C
(50 °F)

(Young and Crisp White Wines)

December 2004

Plaia (Italy)

(Sicily)

Nero d'Avola (95%), Syrah (5%)

Red Wine

Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of raspberry, plum and carob. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue

Suggested glass

17 °C
(62 °F)

(Young Red Wines)

December 2004

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