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Alcesti L'Isola Rosso Terre Siciliane 2021

750 ml Nero d'Avola, Perricone Sicily, Italy 2021

Alcesti L'Isola Rosso Terre Siciliane 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Nero d'Avola, Perricone (Sicily, Italy), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, tomato pasta, pizza. Cheapest offer £11.90 at Honest Grapes.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Nero d'Avola prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Nero d'Avola prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Nero d'Avola prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Nero d'Avola prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Nero d'Avola prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Sicily · Italy
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Nero d'Avola, Perricone
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
lambroast vegetablestomato pastapizzabolognesesausagesburgerstacos
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night
inferred
Merchant says
Made primarily from Nero d’Avola and Perricone grapes, it's light to medium-bodied with soft tannins and a pleasant acidity, making it approachable, food-friendly, and perfect for everyday enjoyment.
merchant description
About Nero d'Avola
Typical aromas: black cherry, plum, liquorice, dried herbs, chocolate. Serve at 15–17 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

The 2021 Alcesti L'Isola dei Profumi Rosso is a vibrant, easy-drinking red wine with all the warmth and charm of western Sicily. Made primarily from Nero d’Avola and Perricone grapes, it's light to medium-bodied with soft tannins and a pleasant acidity, making it approachable, food-friendly, and perfect for everyday enjoyment. Pair with red meats, soft cheeses, pasta dishes, and risottos - serve it slightly chilled to enhance its freshness.

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