Augustali – Il Suolo, Cataratto 2023 – Sicilia DOC

(AB) The nose is fruity, aromatic, elegant, with a beautiful width of the palette, a delicacy and a multi-layered profile. It expresses notes of yellow peach, ripe/juicy pineapple and small notes of apricot associated with touches of small juicy yellow fruits as well as hints of honey, nutmeg and discreet hints of oriental spices. The palate is fruity, fresh, nicely mineral, chiseled, elegant, with a nice roundness and coating fat with precision, juiciness and suppleness, gourmandise and a tangy frame. It expresses notes of kumquat, juicy/pulpy apricot, bright mirabelle plum as well as hints of pineapple, lemon, fine toasted almond and pretty marine hints in the background. Good definition, a discreet hint of olive leaf in the background/finish of the mouth.