Nero d'Avola Duca di Castelmonte 2002

Carlo Pellegrino (Italy)

Nero d'Avola
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Part of this wine ages in cask.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
July 2004