86POINTS
15½/20
Contempo Nero d'Avola 2011
Sicily, ItalySpicy, floral, black cherry, strawberry licorice, tobacco and balsamic aromas with a meaty note. Round, fresh, slightly tart palate with plum, blackberry, briary, tobacco, liquorice, earthy, savoury flavours. A bit tart at the end but has solid fruit and concentration for grilled meats. The Contempo series is focused on the traditional Sicilian varieties.Tasted: 15 September 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $16.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Empson Canada |
AB | $20.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Nero d'AvolaCSPC: 236570UPC: 726452006499