The 2005 Contessa Entellina Rosso Tancredi (70% Nero d’Avola, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon) is sweet and layered in its dark red fruits, grilled herbs, spices, earthiness, mint and minerals. The wine reveals superior density and richness, yet also needs a few years in bottle for the tannins to settle down. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017.
This is a very strong showing from Donnafugata and the Rallo family. The wines this year show notable balance and class.
Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700