Winery Mazzei - Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso

Winery MazzeiZisola Achilles Noto Rosso

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso of Winery Mazzei is a red wine from the region of Noto of Sicily.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.

Taste structure of the Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso from the Winery Mazzei

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso of Winery Mazzei in the region of Sicily is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso of Winery Mazzei in the region of Sicily often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Mazzei's Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso.

Winemaker
Carlo Ferrini
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15.15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Refosco ped. rosso

Structured and deeply coloured reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Fine Friulian ageing potential. The star of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC and Friuli Aquileia DOC appellations, defining the great aged reds of Friuli. Abbreviated synonym of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, native Italian black grape from Friuli.

Last vintages of this wine

Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso - 2016
In the top 100 of of Noto wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso - 2015
In the top 100 of of Noto wines
Average rating: 411110
Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso - 0
In the top 100 of of Noto wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Zisola Achilles Noto Rosso from Winery Mazzei are 2016, 0, 2015

Informations about the Winery Mazzei

The winery offers 27 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Mazzei.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Noto in the region of Sicily
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The Winery Mazzei is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Noto to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Sicily
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 550 of of Noto wines
In the top 45000 of red wines
In the top 75000 wines of the world

The wine region of Noto

The wine region of Noto is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Planeta or the Domaine Mazzei produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Noto are Nero d'Avola, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Noto often reveals types of flavors of cream, tree fruit or oil and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.


The wine region of Sicily

Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.

The word of the wine: Aging on lees

Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.

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