Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Lamura Nero d' Avola Sicilia 2005

Bottled by: GI S. Pa. Trento, 13%
Imported by: FWI. Rutherford, NJ

Deep, intense nose of cherry, ink and licorice. Fruit forward wine with lots of violet,ink and extracted flavors. Tannins and pucker finish but supple at the start. Nice drinkable Italian style with deep colors and tastes to match any eggplant parmesan. Similar to the Parducci Petite Sirah. "Taste off"?

Parducci Petite Sirah Mendocino County 2006

Ukiah, CA 13.5%
www.parducci.com
Subtle nose, nice hint of perfumes and ink. Very little fruit. Tannic, tart and inky flavors. Light and bright for a petite sirah. Very tannic and chewy finish. Makes you smack your tongue. Good dry Italian style red with great color and character. Food friendly and drinkable and they have solar power and carbon neutrality.