An old world beauty, and one of Italy's rising stars is the Nero d’Avola of Sicily. This one, Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali, shows multiple verdant aromas that express a certain earthiness and connection with the land.
Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks and the juice is macerated with the skins for 10 days. The wine is then aged for 6-8 months in Slavonian oak barrels with 5% aging in Allier and Troncais barrels, it is then aged in bottle for 2 months before release.
Bright ruby red in color, with notes of sweet balsamic, cassis, dark berries, cherries, blackberries, and vanilla... all creating a complex bouquet. After decanting for an hour or so, got a bit of spice and herbs, even a little mint... this wine is a sensory explosion with great mouthfeel and dry fruit finish that's very well balanced. It has a certain regal air about it. Love it. A steal for about $13.
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