This wine, consumed prior to a lovely easter meal, was purchased at IWM for just under $22. We are big nero d'avola fans, but blended with merlot? We'll see...
EXPERIENCE
Synthetic cork (sigh). First aromas of wine are soft with spice and berries. The initial taste is smooth, medium bodied, and sweet with some dryness and spice at the end. The wine definitely has a nero nose, dark & deep, but the merlot adds the softer, sweeter side. As it opens up, you notice dark berry and subtle "jam" flavors and bit of tartness on the finish. Overall, a complex flavor with nice balance throughout.
VERDICT
GREAT VALUE. You get more than what you pay for. This is definitely a wine you can take your time and really think about, which is not something you usually come across for $22. The merlot really works well with the nero; the two grapes compliment each other and come together to produce a really interesting, well balanced wine. GO GET SOME!
FACTS
The blend is 60% nero d'avola and 40% merlot and is classified IGT. Not much info out there on Buceci (looks there their website is down). The origin is marked on the label as Palermo, Sicilia. If anyone out there in our vast audience of readers can find more information, please let us know.
1 comment:
Also organic, which adds to the value. Vineyards are at a very high elevation, which adds more complexity than other Sicilian (southern Italian) wines.
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