Tasting - Villa Pozzi Nero D'Avola

Name: Villa Pozzi Nero D'Avola
Variety: Calabrese
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95

Winery review: Very dark purple, with a reddish-violet edge, typical of this grape. Black plums, a hint of licorice and subtle spice, not overly complex but appealing. A big mouth full of juicy black fruit is well structured by tart acidity and soft but distinct tannins. - Vintage Cellar Tasting Notes

My review: I was not a fan of this wine at all. I think it's because the first thing the person beside me said was that they tasted licorice. I have always despised licorice so I picked this up immediately. I think that this wine would be different with food but I was not a fan of the robust, spicy, and licorice tastes that I sensed in the body of the wine by itself.