February 9, 2018 - Not a fan of Nero d'avola, and found this a bit.. thin and still acidic after 8 years. But a fine all around wine when decanted.
February 24, 2015 - ABV 13.5; Hall's mentho lyptus lozenges to start; calms down to reveal some ripe strawberry fruit, menthol, good acidity and balance. More interesting than enjoyable.
December 19, 2014 - Volcanic soil and aged in oak. A bit of limestone on the property. Nero and frapatto. Not as fun, more serious than frapatto
December 10, 2014 - My first of this DOCG and a pleasent surprise. The Frappato component adds a fresh and acidic cherry-like component to the more dark berry Nero d'Avola. Medium bodied. Hints of lingon berries. I found it substantially better when it was slightly chilled 16-17 degrees c.
July 28, 2014 - Rubbery/licorice nose. Medium body with long sweet finish.
June 30, 2014 - Deep ruby color. Complex nose of plum, dark and red cherry, graphite, tobacco, smoke, cedar, violet, leather. Similar on the palate. Full body, medium acidity, high but mellow tannin. Nice long finish with cherry, tobacco, and tannin lingering. My first Ceresuolo - very enjoyable. Served at about 60 degrees - the cooler temperature makes it rounder, more acidic, less alcoholic.