Vittoria, Sicily

Azienda Agricola COS

Pithos Rosso Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2020

Popped in poured; no formal notes. The 2020 Pithos Rosso is, to my palate, a lovely Sicilian alternative to Beaujolais. Delicious, refreshingly fruity and just a touch wild. Sufficient structure to provide enjoyment for the near term, but I would just as well drink now. I really enjoy these wines.  — 6 days ago

Ira, Dave and 12 others liked this

Benanti

Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore Carricante

John W
9.6

2020 Pietra marina - Etna Bianca superiore. Golden straw coloration. From Mila, birthplace of carricante, why it’s superiore. On the nose, citrus, herbaceous, salinity and minerality. On the palate, rich mouthfeel, citrus, herbs, salinity from the sea, and a finish of herbs (tarragon?) and minerals. Interesting- combo of Chablis and Chardonnay. Paired with mushroom and spring onion mayonnaise. — 2 days ago

Benanti

Serra della Contessa Etna Rosso Nerello Blend 2011

John W
9.0

Oldest Benanti vineyard. Planted in 1910. I grafted pre-phloxerra. 90% Nero mascalese and 10% nerelo cappucio. — 2 days ago

Benanti

Rovittello Etna Rosso Nerello Cappuccio Blend 2014

John W
9.6

Rovitello- 2014. Planted in 1925. Ungrafted vines. On the nose, Smokey. On the palate, after 11 years, Smokey, minerally, warm spice. Tannins still noticeable. Paired with:
Risotto- red pepper cream, lime powder, guanciale and Parmigiano.
— 2 days ago

Dave, Bob and 3 others liked this

Azienda Agricola COS

Terre Siciliane Frappato 2023

Forever a pleaser. Served slightly chilled, cherry, raspberry, super smooth. Birthday girl’s selection. — 6 days ago

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Tenuta delle Terre Nere

-Il Quadro delle Rose- Feudo di Mezzo Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2018

Do not pass up an opportunity to buy this wine. Expensive Nerello but worth every cent. Tart red fruit with smoke and scorched earth. Complex but very easy drinking. — 7 days ago

Donnafugata

Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria Zibibbo 2015

Such a dark wine yields a sunny day. Bright sunshine and warm wind. Prickly pear. — a day ago

Andrew, Jonathan and 3 others liked this

Passopisciaro

Passopisciaro Sicilia Nerello Mascalese 2012

A big austere whiff of cherry leather with little accents of mushroom, red roses, and spruce.

Etna core; sour, saline, sun and tannins big as the ABV of almost 16%.
— 21 days ago

Bob, Jay and 10 others liked this

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Santo Spirito Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2022

John W
9.4

2022 Etna Rosso santo spirito: light dark soil, very loose and sandy. lighter cherry and fruitier nose, on the palate, cherry, heavy minerals. Strong tannins. Very popular wine. Very deep vines. — 2 days ago

Graci

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2022

Very rich and deep with smoke, graphite, and plum with cherry. You can taste the sunshine in this one. — 13 days ago