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Cent'are Nero D'avola Merlot 2010 Wine Review

Cent'are Nero D'avola Merlot 2010

Cent'are Nero D'avola Merlot 2010

I.G.P., Sicily, Italy

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $13.95

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Cent'are

Agent: Majestic Wine Cellars

Natalie's Score: 84/100

Fleshy black plums and berries, no apparent acid. Full-bodied and smooth with smoke from toasty oak. Good price. Try it with veal chops.

Voluptuous Veal Wine

This Cent'are Nero D'avola Merlot 2010 was reviewed on July 26, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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James Belardo rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

I was hooked when I discovered the Cent'Are Nero D'Avola in the LCBO's Vintages section. As I've noticed that it has been difficult to find this wine, I had to find alternatives. Since then I've taken upon the task of pinpointing the various Nero D'Avola wines. It has become one of my a passions, this grape.

I usually prefer wines made from the same variety of grape, this particular blend has a few things going for it. Thinking I should 'give it a shot,' I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and flavor of this wine. I gather that the 'success' the Cent'Are Nero D'Avola single varietal wine has increased the popularity of this grape so it's a good that this blend blend is a regular listing at the LCBO.

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