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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, dried fig, tobacco, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: dark fruit, spice, firm structured tannin, mineral
Doppiozeta is Zisola's flagship Nero d'Avola from Noto DOC: Mazzei's Tuscan winemaking precision applied to Sicilian Nero d'Avola produces a wine of elegant structure and tobacco-mineral depth.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca siciliana
Firm structured tannin from Mazzei's Tuscan style finds harmony with char-grilled beef. -
Roast Sicilian black pig
Tobacco and dark fruit notes complement the richness of the region's indigenous pork breed. -
Aged caciocavallo podolico
Mineral depth and tobacco character pair well with this prized aged Italian cheese.
How to serve Zisola Doppiozeta
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca siciliana, Roast Sicilian black pig, Aged caciocavallo podolico. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Mazzei family from Tuscany established Zisola near Noto in 2003, and by 2005 produced the first Doppiozeta as their top-tier single-estate Nero d'Avola. The double-Z name plays on the estate name and suggests the deepest expression of the Zisola terroir.
- 2003: Mazzei family establishes Zisola estate near Noto
- 2005: First Doppiozeta Noto DOC Nero d'Avola produced
Facts
- Producer
- Zisola (Mazzei) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Noto DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French barriques and large Slavonian casks, 14 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 28-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Zisola Doppiozeta
What does Zisola Doppiozeta taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, dried fig, tobacco, Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, dark fruit, spice, firm structured tannin, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long, tobacco-mineral finish. Doppiozeta is Zisola's flagship Nero d'Avola from Noto DOC: Mazzei's Tuscan winemaking precision applied to Sicilian Nero d'Avola produces a wine of elegant structure and tobacco-mineral depth.
When should I drink Zisola Doppiozeta?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Zisola Doppiozeta?
Bistecca siciliana is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast Sicilian black pig and Aged caciocavallo podolico. Firm structured tannin from Mazzei's Tuscan style finds harmony with char-grilled beef.
What grapes are in Zisola Doppiozeta?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Noto DOC.
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