2004 Neromaccarj
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Dark garnet. Completely different from the 2005, dark fruit, more leafy and almost a touch of eucalyptus. Very fine tannins, definitely a more structured style than the Nerosanlorè, though the tannins show finesse and frame darker fruit. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2004 NeroMàccarj is a richly-textured, sumptuous wine packed with ripe dark fruit, licorice, minerals, earthiness and tobacco. Medium in body, it offers outstanding balance and plenty of style. It is a beautiful Nero d'Avola to enjoy now and over the next few years.
The 2004 NeroMaccarj is a richly-textured, sumptuous wine packed with ripe dark fruit, licorice, minerals, earthiness and tobacco. Medium in body, it offers outstanding balance and plenty of style. It is a beautiful Nero d’Avola to enjoy now and over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. Gulfi is one of my favorite producers of Nero d’Avola. The estate owns vineyards in several appellations, the most important of which are in the Val di Noto, between Pachino and Noto, an area long-renowned for its Nero d’Avolas. The vineyards are planted to the free-standing system known here as alberello. Gulfi makes several single-vineyard Nero d’Avolas that offer notable complexity as well as personality. The NeroBaronj is the most accessible of the wines while the NeroBuffalej is the most opulent. I imagine most readers will have a tough time pronouncing the names of these wines, so keep in mind that the “j” is pronounced like an “i”. Importer: Selected Estates of Europe, Mamaroneck, NY; tel. (914) 698-7202