2008 Valle dell'Acate, Case Ibidini, Nero d'Avola

Specs:

2008 Valle dell'Acate, Case Ibidini, Nero di'Avola

Sicily

13% Alcohol

100% Nero d'Avola

$13.00

Notes:

While exploring the wines of Italy and Sicily I stumbled upon this tasty Nero d'Avola from the southeastern region of Bidini in Sicily. This wine comes from a quality Sicilian producer however, this is one of their more buyer friendly wines which seems to have some of the same flavors and complexities of their more expensive counterparts. This region's hot Mediterranean climate produces rich ripe fruit flavors which is evident in the 2008 Valle dell'Acat Nero d'Avola. This wines flavor profile and dominant qualities are quite similar to France's Beaujolais style wines made from the Gamay grape.

In the glass the wine is bright and clear with intense ruby concentration with fuchsia around the rim. On the nose there are bold fruit aromas of ripe red cherry and raspberry with a hint of an herbal note like fresh mint. There is a very slight wood and spice characteristic, however hardly noticeable. The palate mirrors the nose of the wine with fruit and a short to medium finish. This wine is no way complex or life changing however it is great to drink with food or served slightly chilled on a warm day. I would suggest this as an everyday drinking or table wine if you are looking for something light and satisfying to the palate and your wallet.

I would pair this wine with tomato based dishes like pasta, hearty beef ragu with pappardelle, fresh pizza and light grilling meats like tri-tip. Like I had preciously mentioned, it is also refreshing on its own slightly chilled and the relatively low alcohol is great to serve at parties and events. The 2008 Valle dell'Acate, Case Ibidini, Nero d'Avola can be purchased through K & L Wine Merchants throughout the Bay Area. Cin Cin!