Tenuta Gatti – Sicè Nocera 2012 – LGP Terre Siciliane

Tenuta Gatti – Sicè Nocera 2012 – LGP Terre Siciliane

The nose is fruity and finely powerful. It reveals notes of cassis and black berries combined with fine hints of cherry, Cuben pepper and fine touches of oak, garrigue, flint and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, nively gourmande and offers a nice dynamism, an acid frame, a fine minerality, fat, a fine unctuosity, a…

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Santa Maria La Nave – Millesulmare 2014 – Sicilia Bianco

Santa Maria La Nave – Millesulmare 2014 – Sicilia Bianco

The nose is fruity, elegant, relatively fresh and relatively gourmand. It reveals notes of quince, mirabelle plum and slight notes of fleshy white fruits, minerality associated with discreet notes of citrus as well as a discreet hint of lemon zest and a hint of oceanic minerality. The palate is fruity, gourmand, juicy, relatively gourmande and…

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Santa Maria La Nave – Calmarossa 2014 – Etna Rosso

Santa Maria La Nave – Calmarossa 2014 – Etna Rosso

The nose is fruity, powerful and racy. It reveals notes of raspberry and cherry associated with a hint of balsamic, garrigue, volcanic rock, cassis, spice as well as a very discreet touch of undergrowth and cinnamon. The palate is fruity, gourmande, quite elegant, fluid and offers a racy minerality, an acid frame (in the background),…

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Azienda Agricola Armosa – Yrminum 2011 – Nero d’Avola – Sicilia IGT

Azienda Agricola Armosa – Yrminum 2011 – Nero d’Avola – Sicilia IGT

(late harvest) The nose reveals notes of ripe fruit, plum and slight notes of black cherry. The palate is balanced, fruity, powerful and offers a little freshness. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, candied black fruit and slight notes of cassis associated with a hint of bitterness and a touch of coffee.

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Azienda Agricola Armosa – Curma 2008 – Nero D’Avola – Sicilia IGT

Azienda Agricola Armosa – Curma 2008 – Nero D’Avola – Sicilia IGT

The nose reveals notes of black fruit (blackberry, plum), black berry and slight notes of pepper, balsamic and leather combined with fine notes of spices and a little note of saline minerality. The palate is fruity, harmonious, relatively fine and elegant. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy fruits, plum and blackberry associated with…

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Azienda Agricola Armosa – Siclys 2009 – Nero d’Avola – Sicilia IGT

Azienda Agricola Armosa – Siclys 2009 – Nero d’Avola – Sicilia IGT

The nose is powerful and racy. It reveals notes of leather and cooked fruits. The palate is fresh and mineral. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, blackberry and slight notes of black berries combined with very light notes of cocoa / chocolate in the background and a touch of earth, licorice and a…

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Marabino 2013 – Moscato di Noto

Marabino 2013 – Moscato di Noto

The nose reveals notes of peach, peach skin, candied citrus and slight notes of  mango associated with a touch of honey. The palate is fresh, mineral, elegant, beautifully harmonious and offers small acidity/tension that leads the tasting. In the mouth it expresses notes of peach, honey and citrus (tangerine, quince) associated with a hint of…

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Marabino – Nero d’Avola 2013 – Noto D.O.C.

Marabino – Nero d’Avola 2013 – Noto D.O.C.

The nose reveals notes of ripe black fruit and slight notes of black berries, violets and dark chocolate combined with a slight mineral note and a small note of red fruits. There is little saline note on the nose. The palate is fresh, dense, mineral, smooth, racy and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes…

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Tenuta Enza La Fauci – Oblì 2011 – Faro D.O.C.

Tenuta Enza La Fauci – Oblì 2011 – Faro D.O.C.

The nose is fruity, mineral and fresh. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, plum, flowers and slight notes of black berries, graphite and spices. The palate is fresh, round, deep, balanced, racy and offers a small salinity. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, black cherry, blackberry and slight notes of black berries associated with…

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Tenuta Enza La Fauci – Terra di Vento 2012 – Terre Siciliane IGT

Tenuta Enza La Fauci – Terra di Vento 2012 – Terre Siciliane IGT

The nose reveals notes of ripe red fruit, slight notes of blackberry and sweet spices. The palate is fresh, mineral and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, black berry and slight notes of blackcurrant leaf on the finish. Tannins are fine and slightly firm. Good length.

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