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Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2013 Wine Review

Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2013

Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2013

Sicily D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.2%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Mazzei

Agent: Du Chasse Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Terrific black fruit aromas and espresso notes on the nose and palate of this southern Italian red wine made from Sicily's iconic red wine grape Nero d'Avola. Some anise and pepper on the finish. Lushly weighted and fulsome with lots of layers of pleasure. Pair with grilled chicken or roast beef.

Nero D'avola food pairings: slow-roasted rump roast with root vegetables, herbed chicken, brisket.

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This Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2013 was reviewed on November 12, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Sensational offering from Mazzei, this Nero d'Avola features aromas and flavours of fresh and dried black briars, licorice, crushed slate, cedar, herbs, and dark chocolate. Tough pegging this wine to Sicilian terroir, but who cares. 91 Points. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Made from 100% Nero d’Avola, aged 10 mos in small oak barrels. Dark garnet with aromatic plums, spice, and peppery touch on nose. Palate is very plummy, with bitter almonds and savoury notes. Good acidity, tannins a bit tight, so decant 45 minutes. Pair with pork tenderloin.
Tasted Nov. 2016
Zisola (2013) is made from Sicily's flagship Nero d'Avola red wine grape. Smoky, savoury and smooth, 10,000 cases of this wine was made. Pair with grilled chicken or roast beef. - Community Wine Reviews

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