2008 Donnafugata Contessa Entellina Mille e una notte
Nero d'Avola
- Italy
- Sicily
- Contessa Entellina
Community Tasting Note
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HL Pong Likes this wine: 92 points
July 23, 2020 - 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!1,400 views