Sicily: Colosi Nero d’Avola 2007
Posted By Joel on March 9, 2009
Sicily: Colosi Nero d’Avola 2007
Have you ever secretly wanted to fall in love with a gorgeously suave, dark Sicilian?
OK: I know one. But, first…
The Cantine Colosi farm is located on the island of Salina, one of seven islands of the Eoloian Archipelago arising from the Tyrrhenian Sea north-east of Sicily. The archipelago is named for Aeolus, “Eolo” in Italian, son of Zeus, keeper of the four winds.
Have you seen the film “Il Postino” ? The island of Salina was used as the movie setting of that wonderful film portraying poet Pablo Neruda. Take some time to enjoy the film if you’ve not seen it !
That a calm, idyllic island be situated in a volcanic archipelago somehow sets a similarly enigmatic stage for - enter stage left - the refined, sophisticated Cantine Colosi Nero d’Avola with its origins in the rugged Sicilian landscape.
Well, I told you I knew a gorgeously suave, dark Sicilian:
Tasting Notes:
Dark and beautiful in the glass, the Cantine Colosi Nero d’Avola 2007 shows a full nose of cherries and wild berry fruit typical of Nero d’Avola, Sicily’s most important red grape. Nuances of cocoa , licorice, mint, herbs. Enjoyably ripe and civilized tannins with a long, enduring finish. Easy to drink now but will stand some cellaring as well.
For 3 generations the Colosi company has been working the Sicilian wine fields. Oenologist Piero Colosi generally runs the show with the respected input of father Pietro Colosi. Together they attend to all aspects of business and wine-making with a very “hands-on” approach.
The vineyards sourcing Nero d’Avola are south facing at an altitude of 750 feet. Vines are trellised using vertical trellis methods in a limestone soil. The wine is macerated on the skins for 7 days with temperature controlled alchoholic fermentation in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is carried out stainless steel for 4 to 5 days. Aged in stainless steel for 5 months, the wine sees no time in wood which is an anomoly of sorts, however, the outcome is not disappointing.
Food pairing suggestions: red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta with red sauces, pizza
$
About the author
Comments
Please Feel Free To Comment, Your Thoughts Are Welcome
Please note: Comment moderation is currently enabled so there will be a delay between when you post your comment and when it shows up. Patience is a virtue; there is no need to re-submit your comment.