Zisola 'Noto Rosso' Nero d'Avola 2020
The Mazzei family, historic owners of Tuscany’s renowned Fonterutoli estate and one of Italy’s most highly regarded winemaking families, are proud to present Zisola, an elegant Sicilian red wine of great complexity, concentration and aging potential. Made from Sicily's indigenous Nero d’Avola grape, limited-production Zisola comes from the Mazzei family property in southeastern Sicily, just outside the magnificent town of Noto. Here, in this alluring spot rich in history and culture, the Mazzeis discovered unexpressed winemaking potential and have pioneered an ambitious project to bring that potential to light. In fact, the thumbprint that appears on the label is that of Francesco Mazzei who, together with his father Lapo and his brother Filippo, is dedicated to placing the Mazzei family’s mark of uncompromised quality on this exciting viticultural region.
Zisola Noto is made only from traditional "Alberello" (bushy) vines grown near Noto, an unique area to make wine. The proximity of the sea and the soil rich in limestone allow to best balance the natural Nero d'Avola exuberance, with a great freshness and elegance.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Appellation | Sicily |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Lots of flowers and fresh herbs, such as sage and Sicilian rosemary, to the plummy fruit, following through to a medium body with round tannins and a savory finish that’s soft and flavorful. - James Suckling, 92 pts
An elegant red, expressive and well-knit, offering a fresh and juicy profile of crushed black cherry and wild strawberry, dried sage and espresso. Medium-bodied, with creamy tannins and a subtle, minerally streak of smoke and spice that lingers on the finish. - Wine Spectator, 90 pts
#76 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022
