Nero d'Avola is a somewhat unknown grape to many Americans, but it is the popular red varietal from the island of Sicily and produces some very good wines these days. Colosi was a producer I had not tried before, but with a $12 price tag and a 90-point rating from the Wine Advocate, I was definitely interested.
The 2007 Cantine Colosi Nero d'Avola was just what I was looking for. It's not the most complex wine, but offers up some very immediate cherry flavors in a lighter-bodied food-friendly style. On the second night, the wine held up well suggesting it has a bit of structure to hold up for a few years. It is yet another great example of the tremendous value available from a lesser-known region of Italy, and I certainly recommend it.
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