Messina, Sicily

Cusumano

Sicilia Nero d'Avola 2023

Light garnet color with a dark ruby core., Aromas of ripe black fruit, asphalt and fresh herbs. Flavors of blackberries, black plums, black tea, black pepper and dark figs. Touch of mint on the medium-plus finish. Firm chalky tannins and nicely balanced acidity. Complex, elegant and flavorful. Thanks for opening, Chris B! — 11 days ago

Tom, Dave and 2 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria

Round, sweet, little salty in the end — a month ago

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Benanti

Serra della Contessa Etna Rosso Nerello Blend 2012

Served blind . Arrogantly said after a quick smell & taste, Burgundy from 2018 , high quality village wine. WRONG! Beautiful flavors of cherry, earth and mineral. Pepper red fruits, herbs and mouthwatering acid attacked my palate. Still has structure to endure for years. — 13 hours ago

Jan, Anthony and 8 others liked this

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Santo Spirito Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2014

Jeremy Shanker
9.5

Cheapest bottle on the table, but stole the show! — 24 days ago

Tom, Juan and 4 others liked this
Rob Brobst III

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2014 Italian Wine is exceptional!!

Vino di Anna

Palmento Vino Rosso Red Blend 2024

This wine is medium-dark ruby in the glass. I found the nose to be subdued, but notes of ripe cherries and redcurrant berries came through. I’d like to say that I noticed the effect of the chestnut barrels used, but they were half as large as the oak casks. My olfactory sense isn’t all that sharp, anyway. The palate is medium weight and a bit tart, showing raspberry and currant flavors. The tannins are medium firm and the acidity is bright. The medium finish carries tart fruit after the sip. — 2 months ago

Anthony, Paul and 3 others liked this

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Blend 2021

Etna 🌋displayed here in it's most minimalistic version but the flavors are especially candid of it's distinct terroirs. I need to try some of the single vineyard versions after this entry level! — 17 days ago

Barny, Rob and 10 others liked this

Donnafugata

Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria Zibibbo 2022

Orange goodness. Lovely orange flavor and well balanced sweetness. Good pairing with Indian spices. — 10 days ago

Barny liked this

Gulfi

NeroJbleo Nero d'Avola 2023

2023 good as usual — 24 days ago