We are big fans of the Colosi "Rosso", so when I saw this bottle along side it at out local liquor store I grabbed one of each. This bottle costs a bit more, but $18.50 is still not a lot for a good bottle of wine. Let's see how it stacks up...
EXPERIENCE
Synthetic cork. The nose is smoky with a small amount of alcohol along with black berries and a hint of plum. The first taste is pleasant and smooth, a bit watery, and tart on the finish. The body starts out on the lighter side, but as it opens up becomes more medium. The fruit gradually comes out, with a citrus finish more black fruit and plum. A balanced and smooth wine with enough complexity to keep your attention.
VERDICT
GOOD AND CHEAP. Colosi wins again. We saved our last glass of this one for a side-by-side tasting with the Colosi "Rosso" and found that while the two neros are quite similar, the 2007 offered a more complex fruity flavor... perhaps the justification for its higher price. On its own, though, this is a good bottle of wine for less than $20.
FACTS
100% Nero d'Avola and classified IGT. The labeling on this wine as compared to the "Rosso" is confusing, but I was able to solve my quandary on the winery's website. The "Nero d'Avola", their premium nero, is made from the property's best grapes and aged entirely in stainless steel, while the "Rosso", their entry-level nero, is made from standard-quality grapes and aged in oak.
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