Zisola Noto Nero d'Avola 2014
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Deep ruby red. Aromas of wild berries and hints of spice. Medium-bodied, intense flavors of blackberry and dark cherry, accented by notes of violet, pepper and exotic spices.
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James Suckling
Lots of blackberries, dried berries and dark chocolate. Some black tea, too. Full body, velvety tannins and plenty of richness.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 Sicilia Noto Zisola offers a smooth and silky interpretation of Nero d'Avola with no sharp edges. This red wine is all about integration. The way those flavors of cherry, spice and tobacco flow together highlights this point. Sweet fruit adds a pretty sense of lightness and freshness to the finish. Zisola drinks well in the near and medium term. Rating: 91+
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The Mazzei family, historic owners of Tuscany’s renowned Fonterutoli estate and one of Italy’s most highly regarded winemaking families, are proud to present Zisola, an elegant Sicilian red wine of great complexity, concentration and aging potential. Made from Sicily's indigenous Nero d’Avola grape, limited-production Zisola comes from the Mazzei family property in southeastern Sicily, just outside the magnificent town of Noto. Here, in this alluring spot rich in history and culture, the Mazzeis discovered unexpressed winemaking potential and have pioneered an ambitious project to bring that potential to light. In fact, the thumbprint that appears on the label is that of Francesco Mazzei who, together with his father Lapo and his brother Filippo, is dedicated to placing the Mazzei family’s mark of uncompromised quality on this exciting viticultural region.