I consider this to be one of my few true victories of the week.  I picked this bottle up at the local grocery store for two reasons:

1. Sweet label (I would bring this bottle to a dinner with friends and pretend that it was expensive)

2. $7 - I’ll take a case, please.

Prominently displayed on the front of the bottle is a very Italian-sounding name and “Sicilia“.  I may be a sucker, but it worked.  On the back of the bottle is a picture of Italy’s boot, with a focus on the toe.  Why bother commenting on the back of the bottle, you ask?  Good question, I won’t waste any more of your valuable time with that nonsense.

It’s a very drinkable bottle. It’s dark, full-bodied and keeps me from drinking from a box.  Dry, full bodied, mellow, 13.5% alcohol - what’s not to love?  A glass or two makes me think of the pleasant smell of burning firewood, or maybe just something pleasant and toasted (this is not a commentary on my current level of sobriety, it’s the first bottle of the evening).

All in all, a very decent bottle of wine at a very decent price.  While it is certainly not the best bottle that I’ve ever had, it’s a very solid purchase and I don’t think that you’ll be disappointed.

Does anyone have any other Nero D’Avola’s that they would like to recommend?

I have really been trying to give the French a honest go at it, but I feel that many of their wines are light and weak.  My rational mind tells me that I’m an idiot, and that I just don’t have the palette to appreciate good wine.

But deep down, I would rather shotgun a 30-rack of Keystone Light waste my time on a wine that light.

Viva la revolution!
-Ryan