2008 Donnafugata Mille e una notte
Nero d'Avola
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By James Suckling
(Donnafugata Terre Siciliane Mille e Una Notte, Italy) Login and sign up and see review text.
8/2/2022, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
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By Julia Harding, MW
(Donnafugata, Mille e una Notte Contessa Entellina Red) Subscribe to see review text.
10/30/2018, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Ian D'Agata
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By Ian D'Agata
(Donnafugata Mille e Una Notte Contessa Entellina) Login and sign up and see review text.
Jan-14, IWC Issue #173, 1/1/2014, (See more on Vinous...)
JamesSuckling.com
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By James Suckling
(Donnafugata Contessa Entellina Mille e Una Notee, Italy) Login and sign up and see review text.
12/20/2013, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
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Report 37: Wines of Sicily, 7/1/2013, (See more on i-WineReview.com...)
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RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Donnafugata Mille e una notte) Saturated, very dark red violet color; tart blackberry, tart berry, black raspberry, balsamic, tart black fruit nose; silky textured, tart black fruit, tart blackberry, tar, violets, mocha palate with near medium acidity; needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish (13% alcohol) 92+ points
11/7/2014, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Donnafugata Mille e una notte) Very dark ruby color; reduction, tar, dried berry, dried black fruit nose; dried berry, baked plum, salty cherry palate with firm, drying tannins; needs 2-plus years; medium-plus finish (15-16 months in mostly new French oak barriques, then 30 months in bottle; 13.35% alcohol)
10/22/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 91 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerDonnafugata
- VarietyNero d'Avola
- DesignationMille e una notte
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryItaly
- RegionSicily
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationContessa Entellina
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- UPC/EAN Code083664868575
7/23/2020 - HL Pong Likes this wine: 92 Points
Appearance: Deep ruby with legs and petillance.
On nose : med+ intensity, red fruit : red cherry, plum skin, dark fruit : dry black date; After half an hour, it turns to Floral: violet, a hint of French vanilla oak, balsamic, tobacco, cloves, a very complex aroma.
On palate : dry, med+ acidity, red and dark fruit, sweet black date can be found on front palate, sweet tobacco, med alcohol(13% abv), med body on mid palate, with med+ body and very fine tannin and med+ finishing.
A very special Sicilian wine. The grape,Nero d’Avola which is the King of Sicilian red grape varieties. This is the first time that I taste. The character is quite similar to Sangiovese. Full of Italian style with great acidity and balsamic aroma! Cheers!
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2/7/2020 - chandlerc@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
Limited nose with some anise, almost no fruit, bitter dark cherry, heavy tannins, really needs food, medium bodied, little chalk on the finish. Good wine, but needs the right food pairing. Sausage heavy pizza or well spice grilled things.
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4/21/2019 - LaberMeier wrote: 92 Points
dense, fruity, still lots of strong tannins. Would probably be still better in 3-5 years.
Good compliment to my Easter lamb.
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8/1/2018 - ftorrisi wrote: 94 Points
The only bad thing about this bottle is that it was the last one of the 2008 vintage.
Drank it togther with grilled meat (spare ribs and brisket) on a summer night in the garden with good friends. What a blend of real setting with the picture on the label.
Opened the bottle good two hours before serving so that the wine could gain a bit of oxygen. Broad taste, red and black berries, spices.
Tannins were just perfect.
The wine was great and did not show any sign of age.
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5/24/2017 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 90 Points
Wines of Sicily (Jeff K.'s): This was the groups WOTN (not mine) and it is very good. Mostly Nero D'avola. Purple in color. The nose has spice, dark cherries, black raspberries and bit of eucalyptus. On the palate, there are a lot of boysenberries. Turns a bit tart on the finish. This is a big fruity wine which some had issues with. For most though, it stood out. Also the most expensive wine at $80.
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