Winery - Chiarito
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
John Chiarito is the first American to petition for the right to label his wine Nero d’Avola, a variety he grows just outside of the town of Ukiah in eastern Mendocino and a nod to his family’s Southern Italian heritage (the grape is native to Sicily). Here he’s made an outstandingly intriguing, rustic, big fruit, high-acid red that’ll surprise you as it opens, very Old World and definitely worth a try if you can find it. Only 60 cases produced.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
John Chiarito is making Italian varieties like Nero d’Avola and Negro Amaro––as well as estate-grown Petite Sirah and Zinfandel––on the outskirts of Ukiah, from his basement winery. There he combines an Old-World sensibility with New World techniques. He’s nailing it here with a rustic, tannic but intensely delicious Zin full of berry aromas and a spicy finish. Big and hearty, this wine has soul.
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