Saturday, January 10, 2009

Ajello Furat 2005 Wine Review (NW)



Tasting notes:

wild berries, black licorice, and chocolate on the nose

full-bodied

smooth finish of dark berries, cocoa, vanilla, and oak

A number of wines from Sicily are decidedly modern, including this one. This is a full-bodied red blend of Nero D'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot with plenty of oak treatment.

If you're looking for a rustic Nero D'Avola, don't open this wine. However, if you're looking for big fruit and plush texture, this wine is well made and decently priced at $17 or so. Raise a glass!

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous1:52 PM

    We enjoyed this lush surprise at Incanto in SF the other night.
    Amazingly complex for a Sicilian product - in my view. A refreshing change from the monochromatic take so many vinters showcase here in the US.

    We are clamoring to buy more!

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