Turd Ferguson

9.1

Savage volcano with a hint of cream. Medium body. Excellent paired with dry rubbed pork tenderloin. — a year ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.2

Nerello- och Cappuccio Mascalese tillsammans med lokala druvan Nocera från DOC:n Faro, nordöstra spetsen av Sicilien. 17 var varm årgång, men den här har en sval härlig karaktär. Syrliga bär, chark, peppar, körsbärskärna, småcitrus, rosor i många delikata smaklager. Små fina tannin och elektricitet i avslutet. Så god något sval. — 5 years ago

Jodi Suguitan

9.1

The ancient wine requested by Ceasar at his feasts, albiet not oxidized as his surely was. Other than the interesting history this wine has a very fragrant perfumed nose. On the palette bold ripe fruit balanced with complex notes such as coffee leather and cigar box. It has medium plus tannins and is a bit of a dry finish. Almost could be drank without food but not quite- it benefits from some food. @B&B Ortigia — 6 years ago

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9.1

Deep pink. Sexy, aromatic nose of redcurrant, red cherry, rhubarb and white flowers. Then very spicy, with precise floral and saline nuances to the fruit-driven flavors. Finishes with excellent clarity and cut and a savory quality. Made from 10 to 80 year old vines of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Nocera grown at 250-300 meters above sea level. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, June 2018)
— 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Still catching up with my Sicilian notes and this was a cracking Wine - one of the highlights for me. A red blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappucio (60%) plus Nocero and Nero d’Avola. Funky savoury brilliant aromas. The 2 Nerellos much like Pinot Noir. Light to medium bodied, sappy, dry and delicious. Could be a Grand Or Premier Cru Burgundy 160 Hectares DOC; 7 producers in total. Buy some! — 9 years ago

Kyle Harvey

8.9

This bottle was a great lesson in temperature control, initially over chilled, this 60/30/10 Alicante/Nocera/Nero D'Avola blend really blossomed as it got a touch less cool, nice balsamic and mineral notes. — 10 years ago

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9.1

With a pretty, pale pink color and sweetly scented nose, the 2021 Rosa Dolce & Gabbana makes a lovely first impression. Ripe melon, Asian pear, mint and nuances of white smoke create an inviting bouquet. It’s round and elegant in feel, engulfing the palate in mineral-tinged orchard fruits and hints of chamomile. A salty flourish emerges through the finale, as notes of sour citrus and inner wet stone slowly fade. This is a total pleasure to taste. The Rosa Dolce & Gabbana is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nocera. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2022) — 4 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Cherry, watermelon, strawberry, cream, raspberry and hints of peach. Great acidity and balance. — 6 years ago

Douglas Renall

9.3

Here’s a gem from Sicily, Italy.
Grape Varieties: Predominantly Nerello Mascalese (60%), Nerello Cappuccio and Nocera (35%). Délicieux - epic wild berry, spice and leather characters — 7 years ago

Paolo Barbone

9.0

Light and Dry, very tasty — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Delectable - this is actually the Mamertino where the grapes come from near Messina. Big oak barrels used so little oak influence. Will finish off this note with more time. 66 weeks later found more time! The grape Nocera typical of Messina - a prolific producer. Soft tannins and velvety palate like Merlot. Light bodied dry and savoury. Apparently liked by Julius Caesar. — 9 years ago

Nate Miles

9.1

Elegant and refined. Earth and tar. Nebbiolo gateway drug. — 10 years ago

Sasha K.

8.9

сладковато, во вкусе черника, в послевкусии острые пряности — 11 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

“Grande Vino” according to the Slow Wine guys. I don’t know if I’d go that far, but this definitely tastes like artisanal wine. Bravo, Planeta. — 5 years ago

with Sarah

Roland Fleck

9.2

Stunning wine and superb value. Rich berries. Complex and fun alone or WU food — 6 years ago

Erick Davis

9.0

A delight after the end of the first week of COVID inflicted home schooling. — 6 years ago

Charles Mires

9.4

Best Calabrian I have ever tasted. Great balance. — 7 years ago

Alan Johnston

9.3

3.3. Delicious, fruity but smooth Italian red. 2014. On sale for $18.99, regularly $21.99. — 9 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.6

WOTN! Blend of several indigenous Sicilian grapes (50% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappucio, 20% Nocera, 10% other indigenous varietals) from vineyards right off the Straights of Messina. Not an Etna wine, but embraces if not surpasses the Burgundian qualities many high end Sicilian wines approach. Tremendous acid balance and tannin integration that can only come from precise wine making. Very deep but funky mushroom, red fruit, forest floor, and slightly brett nose. On the palate tremendous fruit quality tastes of red berries, peach, and floral notes end up giving way to herbaceous and leather undertones. Again, thanks @Kyle Harvey for lugging this across the world for the summit! — 9 years ago

with Scott and Kyle

Mircea Dincă

9.0

Nocera chose it. It's ok. Even the Korean guy us not convinced — 11 years ago