
SCORE :
45

Price:
₹ 845/- (MH)

VALUE FOR Price:
★★★
Reveilo Nero d’Avola brings a bold Italian grape to Indian soil, offering a local take on Sicily’s signature red. Grown in the sun-drenched vineyards of Nashik, this wine reflects the brand’s commitment to introducing unique international varietals to Indian wine lovers.

Vintage:
2023 (1 year old at tasting)

Alcohol Content:
14%

Type:
Red

Varietal:
varietal


Region:
Nashik, Maharashtra


Visual Review


Let’s start with the good news. In the glass, Reveilo Nero d’Avola shows up looking quite promising. It’s a bit opaque, dressed in a classic ruby hue, with a clarity that’s intense and appealing. The color fits just right for the style, and you can’t help but admire it for a second longer than usual. So far, so good.
Aroma Review
The nose doesn’t disappoint either, at first. A medium level of intensity floats up with a decent mix of aromas. There’s a punch of black cherry that makes itself known right away, followed by some subtle plum lurking in the background. Add a sprinkle of peppery spice and things start to feel almost exciting. It smells like a wine that might have a story to tell.




Taste Review
Then you taste it. And that’s when the story takes a turn for the worse. The wine comes in with medium acidity and body, but any hope of elegance gets shoved aside by an aggressive, overpowering heat from the alcohol. The tannins barely register, and the mouthfeel is thin. The flavors that teased you on the nose seem to have packed their bags and left, what’s left behind is weak, disjointed, and disappointingly bitter.
The balance is clearly out of whack, the complexity is missing in action, and while the finish does hang around for a bit, it doesn’t exactly leave you wanting more. In fact, the longer it stays, the more it overstays its welcome.
In short, Reveilo Nero d’Avola makes a nice first impression but fumbles every step after that. It’s a wine that smells like it might be fun but drinks like it’s trying a little too hard, and not succeeding. Limited aging potential, barely enjoyable now, and best remembered as a lesson in unmet expectations. The overall quality? Sadly, poor.

Availability:
Any wineshop

Food Pairing :
- Pepperoni pizza, Spaghetti arrabbiata, Beef tacos, Grilled lamb chops, Cheeseburgers
- Paneer tikka, Laal maas, Mutton curry, Tandoori chicken, Spicy mushroom masala

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