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Rosé Sicilia DOC 2023 (BIO)
Planetas Rosé exudes a fragrant bouquet of freshly cut roses, wild strawberries, pomegranate and wet stone. Silky and smooth on the palate with a savoury, salty mix of mineral apples and pears giving way to pretty inner flowers. Lingers long on the finish, echoing all the fruity and floral notes on the nose and palate. Well done! SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2023 Rosé is perfumed with a cascade of wildflowers, lime zest and crushed stone. This opens with a lovely inner sweetness, complicated by mineral-tinged orchard fruits and hints of sour citrus. The 2023 tapers off with mouthwatering tension. It’s crisply refreshing, leaving behind a lingering salty flourish." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Nero d'Avola, 50% Syrah
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 26,32 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,48 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,62 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,22
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Shamaris” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2023
Bright straw yellow in colour. This pure Grillo has an aroma of citrus, melon and fine herbs. The palate is characterised by present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral, salty aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE
"Intense, shiny light gold colour. Fragrant nose with aromas of orange blossom, some grapefruit, followed by yellow peach. Opens slightly salty on the palate, straightforward and fresh with a good acidity structure. Lively and juicy. Fresh on the finish." Falstaff
"The 2023 Shamaris is scented with tropical melon, minty herbs and wet stone. It's soft and round, with ripe orchard fruit and pretty flowers gathering over a core of juicy acidity. The 2023 finishes with a crisp feel as notes of lime zest gradually taper off." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
fish, seafood - Total extract: 23,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,89 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,17 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sallier de la Tour” Syrah Sicilia DOC 2022
The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009, making it the fifth company that complements and characterises the diversity and professionalism of what is probably Sicily's most famous winery.
Aromatic bouquet of sweet cherries and wild berries. Clear on the palate with a beautiful fruit centre and a radiant freshness, appealing finish. A beautiful Syrah that impressively demonstrates Sicily's potential for international grape varieties. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2022 Syrah lifts from the glass with a perfumed blend of rose, violet, lavender, crushed blackberries and hints of white smoke. This is juicy in character and fruit-centric, with an energetic mix of wild berries offset by notes of sour citrus. It finishes with medium length and is quite fresh, leaving just a lick of saline minerality on the close." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 30/50 fired barrique/stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,96 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,59 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,16 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Regaleali Bianco Sicilia DOC 2023
Perfect Sicilian white wine with bestseller status: light and excellently balanced with very delicate acidity. Straw yellow in colour, the aromas are delicate and fruity, with light notes of apple, sliced lemon and banana. Pleasant, clean flavour that finishes with juicy citrus tones and a hint of young mango. SUPERIORE.DE
"Sweetly floral, the 2023 Bianco Regaleali impresses with its lifted bouquet of chamomile, yellow apples and confectionery spice. It’s soft and round with a core of zesty acidity to balance. Crisp orchard fruits cascade throughout while hints of candied lime and liquid stone resonate. The 2023 finishes remarkably fresh, potent and long. Very nice." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 41% Inzolia, 33% Catarratto, 21% Grecanico, 5% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 19,80 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,71 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,41
- Allergens
contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 74,20 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 301,50 kJ
- Carbohydrates: 2,17 g
- Of which sugar: 2,17 g
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Regaleali “Le Rose” Nerello Mascalese Terre Siciliane IGT 2023
Countless lush roses from all over the world grow on the Regaleali estate. This fragrant rosato is a tribute to the roses of Regaleali. Brilliant colour, fruity aroma of strawberries, cherries and mulberries, rich and spicy flavour, fresh, with a certain minerality and a pleasant sapidity. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright cherry orange, sparkling. Smells of vanilla pod, sugared raspberries and cherries on the nose, with a slight hazelnut cream aftertaste. On the palate with a fine fruit melt and well-integrated acidity, slightly noticeable tannins and a savoury, slightly bitter finish with amarena cherries." Falstaff
"The 2023 Regaleali Le Rose is 100% Nerello Mascalese. It emanates a pretty blend of white strawberry, mint leaf and wet stone. This is zesty and full of energy, with brisk acidity that propels its mineral-laced orchard fruits as hints of sour green melon form toward the close. It tapers off with a salty tension that keeps the mouth watering for more as a tinge of tart lime lingers on." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 3 to 4 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 23,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,79 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 75,60 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 305,40 kJ
- Carbohydrates: 0,41 g
- Of which sugar: 0,41 g
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“Anthìlia” Bianco Sicilia DOC 2023
Anthilia - a fruity white individualist from Ansonica and Catarratto, round and very fine. The bouquet has aromas of yellow peaches, plums and hints of flowers from the Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, spiciness, fine saltiness and softness merge into a pleasant, flattering unison. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2023 Anthìlia is remarkably pretty, blending white flowers, freshly sliced pears and hints of wet stone. This is silky-smooth with nearly oily textures, offset by a twang of sour citrus and crunchy orchard fruit. The finish is perfumed and crisply refreshing, wrapping things up with a lime and mineral tinge that calls the taster back to the glass." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Ansonica, 50% Catarratto
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Food recommendations
crustaceans, fried vegetables - Total extract: 22,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,97 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,31
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sherazade” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2022
Sherazade - a beautiful protagonist from A Thousand and One Nights and a wonderful Nero d'Avola from the south-west of the island, which grows on clay soils. Concentrated ruby red colour, fruity, balsamic aroma with mineral tones, followed by a sweet hint of cocoa. Soft on the palate with memories of sour cherries and blackberries. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2022 Nero d'Avola Sherazade wafts up with a wickedly fresh bouquet of crushed wild berries, violets, sage, white pepper and licorice. This is racy and cool-toned in feel, with juicy acidity and masses of ripe red and blue fruits that cascade throughout. The 2022 leaves a staining of primary blackberry concentration, finishing classically with framing tannins that make for a lovely punctuation. This is a wonderfully fresh yet still potent Nero d'Avola." Vinous
"Very typical with lots of sour cherry and crisp lemon zest both on the nose and on the palate. Medium body with bright acidity and a tart finish. Creamy texture. Shows real Nero character." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: plastic corks
- Total extract: 34,60 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 82 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 340 kJ
- Carbohydrates: 4,9 g
- Of which sugar: 4,9 g
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Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2021
Carmelo Morgante's spicy and dark Nero d'Avola opens with a burst of blood orange, crushed blackberries, balsamic herbs and violet blossom. It is silky smooth yet cool in flavour. Crisp wild berries and tangy citrus fruits form the contrast. A youthful tension unfolds on the palate, while tart cherries and cranberries mingle with sweet tannins. It reveals much more depth, concentration and balance than you would expect for this price.
"The 2021 Nero d'Avola is spicy in the glass, displaying a woodland-inspired blend of mentholated herbs, shaved pine, mandarin and crushed wild berries. This is pleasantly sweet upon entry, with cocoa-tinged red berry fruits complicated by hints of sage and an air of lavender. Staining and potent, the 2021 tapers off with dramatic length, leaving firming tannins and notes of licorice to linger on." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months used barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 34,50 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,66 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 53 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Benuara” Rosso Sicilia DOC 2022
Nero d'Avola and Syrah from the hills around Monreale, aged briefly in steel and oak barrels. Young vines, freshness on the palate, red cherry, hints of thyme, myrtle and menthol. Juicy and tasty on the palate, with a fruity, oily finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2022 Benuara, a blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah, wafts up with a cascade of dried violet, rose and black cherry, complicated by hints of rosemary and camphor. This is elegant and polished in feel, with savory herbal tones up front that give way to masses of red and black fruit. Brisk acidity maintains balance as the 2022 finishes gently tannic and pleasantly bitter." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: Syrah, Nero D'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 80/20 stainless steel/wood barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 30,31 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,58 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,19 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,54
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2022 (BIO)
Cerasuolo di Vittoria - an established local red with great tradition and just as much character. Typical aroma of the wines from Vittoria: Aromas of red berries, cherries, prickly pear, ginger and fruit sweets. Flavoursome, extremely complex, fresh, lively and yet balanced. SUPERIORE.DE
"Notes of juicy cherries and boysenberries are underscored by tar, smoke and grilled herbs in this lively, light to medium-bodied red wine that finishes silky and savoury." Wine Spectator
"On the nose, there are aromas of cherry blossom, raspberry and blood orange, as well as spicy notes of pencil shavings and black tea. On the palate, cherries and raspberries macerate, but the sanguine, almost chalky bitterness of the tea leaves lingers before a salted chocolate finish." Wine Enthusiast
pepand floral, the 2022 Cerasuolo di Vittoria wafts up with a spicy blend of crushed wild berries and savory herbs. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness and crisp red and blue fruits. Tantalizing acidity refreshes the palate toward the close. It tapers off classically dry yet fresh and floral, leaving a violet resonance to fade." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 60% Nero d'Avola, 40% Frappato
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 28,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,48 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,42 g/l
- Sulfite: 81 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Controdanza” Rosso Sicilia Noto DOC 2020
The country dance (controdanza) is a typical dance in which man and woman face each other and unite in graceful movements - depending on their gender, the dancers interpret the music in their own way. This wine is exactly the same: Nero d'Aola and Merlot - opposites attract and, with the right sensitivity, can harmonise and contrast wonderfully.
Strong purple colour. Mulberry and plum contrast with incense and balsamic notes. The grapes all come from chalky soils, which in turn creates a bridge and makes this young wine balanced and harmonious. Soft tannins and a beautifully integrated, delicate acidity carry Controdanza into a supple, medium-length finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Medium ruby colour with garnet-red reflections. Inviting on the nose, fruity flavours of cherry and wild berries, underpinned by spicy notes. Full fruit on the palate, dense tannins, mouth-filling, juicy with a lingering final." Falstaff
"Fragrant, with floral, spicy and mineral accents, this wine displays a creamy palette of plump cherry and warm fig fruit flavours, enveloping slightly chewy tannins. Fresh, long-lasting finish." Wine Spectator
"Aromas of baked cherries, mushrooms, basil and grated nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins. Beautifully ripe red fruits on the palate, with a subtle savoury character. Finishes with vanilla." James Suckling
"The nose starts with a balanced blend of vanilla and herbs, then becomes a little sharper, but remains balanced with flavours of pepper, pencil shavings and black cherries. On the palate, the tension between fruit and earth continues, with the cherries hovering over herbal, umami undertones. The acidity dances past the chewy tannins." Wine Enthusiast
"The 2020 Controdanza opens with a burst of wild berries and spices, complicated by chalk dust and hints of crushed violet candies. This is juicy and lively on the palate with vivid wild blueberry fruit and purple/blue inner florals that amass toward the close. It finishes classically dry with a pleasantly bitter tinge, leaving notes of licorice and sage to slowly fade." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Nero d'Avola, 15% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,78 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,81 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,44 g/l
- Sulfite: 72 mg/l
- pH value: 3,37
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sur Sur” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2023
A zesty white wine with energetic, maritime flavours of citrus, lime and oyster shell. Focussed and long on the palate. The Grillo grape is a cross between Moscato and Catarratto, which explains the variety of aromatic sweetness and mineral finesse. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2023 Grillo SurSur opens with a burst of grapefruit and lime zest complicated by a whiff of savory herbs. This is highly energetic, with a zesty core of acidity and gingery spices propelled by juicy acidity. The SurSur finishes with medium length and a sour citrus resonance, resetting the palate for another tension-filled sip." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: cement basin
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Total extract: 21,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,48 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,17 g/l
- Sulfite: 93 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 74 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 308 kJ
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“Guarnaccio” Perricone Rosso Sicilia DOC 2021
Tasca's Perricone is bright ruby in colour, with hints of red berries, blackberries, cherries and spices, tasting fresh and lively. A fine minerality and a hint of nuts on the final, very long and complex on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
"Rich, simple and floral bouquet with notes of quince, baked cherries, cranberries and violets. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied on the palate with soft tannins and a round, fruity finish. Simple, generous and convivial." James Suckling
"This rare varietal Perricone, from vines growing at 480 metres above sea level in the province of Palermo, is bright and herbal with bitter black fruits. Intense and juicy, it has a balsamic edge and fine, sandy tannins." Decanter
"The Perricone Guarnaccio 2021 is perfumed with a dusty blend of black cherries, liquorice and sage. It glides across the palate like pure silk, showing polished red and black fruits accompanied by balsamic spices. Salty minerals saturate towards the end. The finish is long with tannins reminiscent of black tea that captivate the senses as mint and cedar nuances slowly fade. The 2021 will require patience, and lots of it." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Perricone
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months used barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,89 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,68 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,87 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,47
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Lamuri” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2021
Ruby red colour, appealing, slightly reductive aroma of ripe blackberries and elderberries, quite dense on the palate, certain fruit sweetness, good harmony between juicy acidity and velvety tannins, elegant finish with traces of cassis. SUPERIORE.DE
"Wonderfully fresh and perfumed, the 2021 Nero d'Avola Lamùri entices with a gorgeous blend of crushed blackberries, white pepper, violet florals and hints of wet stone. This is wonderfully fresh and energetic, with crunchy red and blue fruits elevated by juicy acidity as an air of sweet spice and lavender forms toward the close. It finishes with remarkable length and a zesty tension, leaving a licorice tone in its wake. This is a total pleasure to taste." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months 20/80 new/used barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,91 g/l
- Sulfite: 91 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Buonsenso” Catarratto Sicilia DOC 2023
Buonsenso (common sense) is already visually impressive with its bright straw yellow colour. Attractive bouquet of wild flowers, mint, peach and green melon. The palate is refreshed by a great acid wire, rounded off by citrus and peach notes with a subtle hint of saltiness. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2023 Catarratto Buonsenso is dusty and floral yet also a bit coy, with hints of yellow apple and white flowers contrasted by a pinch of ground ginger. It opens with a bump of zesty acidity that enlivens its tart orchard fruits as saline minerals saturate toward the close. The 2023 tapers off with medium length and a youthful tension as hints of sour lime pinch at the cheeks. This is a beautifully balanced Catarratto." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Catarratto
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 23,81 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,86 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,51 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,30
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cavallo delle Fate” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2023
Grillo Cavallo delle Fate exudes a spicy bouquet of ginger, nectarines and lime zest. It has a medium body with a zesty acid core that provides an energetic sensation and citrus fruits that cascade down the palate. The finish is lively and wickedly fresh, with a savoury tension that leaves the mouth wanting more. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2023 Grillo Cavallo delle Fate is perfumed in the glass with a pretty blend of mint leaves, candied lime, chamomile and sweet smoke. It's silky-smooth yet lifted and finessed. Crisp orchard fruits and hints of sour melon are guided by brisk acidity. It leaves the palate perfectly refreshed with a crunchy staining of minerality and a chalky sensation that slowly fades. This possesses a wonderful cool-toned character imparted by the elevations and microclimate of the Regaleali estate." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 21,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,96 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,24 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,26
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Lighea” Zibibbo Sicilia DOC 2023
Vibrant, radiant colour, rich in green-golden reflections. The rich fragrance of this Moscato d'Allessandria (Zibibbo) is floral of white roses and acacia, followed by mineral notes, peach and orange blossom, to finish with candied citrus fruits and a hint of honey. On the palate, the olfactory impressions of mineral origin and the fresh structure are confirmed, savoury and enveloping. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2023 Lighea is a lovely and refined dry Zibibbo. It wafts up with an exotic bouquet that blends tropical citrus and melon with minty herbs and candied lime. It’s soothingly round and perfumed within with a wave of ripe citrus fruits and cooling acidity, maintaining fantastic energy throughout. The 2023 tapers off with medium length and a spicy sensation, leaving hints of kiwi to linger on." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Zibibbo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Total extract: 23,47 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,72 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,41 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Allergens
contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 76 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 319 kJ
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“Alta Mora” Bianco Etna DOC 2022
Here is one of the most beautiful interpretations of the white Carricante grape variety, matured for six months on the fine lees. A fresh, dynamic wine from Etna with a multi-faceted aroma of citrus, white peach, yeast, flint and smoke. Cool grapefruit and passion fruit, taut acidity and impressive mineral notes on the dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"A cool nose with Burgundian finesse and pressure, fine reduction, mineral notes, salted lemon, light flowers, pear. Extremely fresh and gripping on the palate, elegant and spicy, with yellow-coloured spice, saline minerality and powerful, elegant freshness." Weinwisser
"Bright green-yellow in colour. Delicately smoky, stony on the nose, with subtle hints of salted lemon and some white flowers. Vibrant, salty on the palate, with noble citrus fruit." Falstaff
"This lively white wine offers a nice counterbalance to the creamy texture with aromatic accents of dried mint and grapefruit peel to the flavours of apricot, chopped almonds and poached pear. Salty finish." Wine Spectator
"The Etna Bianco 2022 is remarkably fresh and exudes an herb-accentuated bouquet, in which wet stone and a hint of smoke mingle with crushed almonds and pears. The palate is washed by a mineral wave of ripe fruit, accompanied by a hint of sour lime. The finish is crisp, refreshing and long, with a hint of delicious acidity that calls the drinker back to the glass." Vinous
"The nose is characterised by light, floral aromas of yellow apples, pears, lemons and white flowers, while warm, stony undertones provide balance. The palate is characterised by citrus fruits, with tree fruits not neglected, before a slightly nutty, salty finish supported by a gentle acidity." Wine Enthusiast
"Notes of ripe apples and pears with spices, camomile and a stony minerality. Medium-bodied, supple and polished with juicy acidity and delicious fruit. Complex and full of character." James Suckling
"From the districts of Verzella and Pietramarina, a pure Carricante grown between 600 and 750 metres above sea level and then aged for four months in steel tanks. Notes of lychee on the nose, with a hint of lemon thyme and white melon, with hints of lemon and wild mint. Salty-orange on the palate, with a fruity, citrusy finish." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
summer salad with tuna, cherry tomatoes, capers and olive oil - Total extract: 22,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,11 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,78 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
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contains sulphites
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“Bell’Assai” Frappato di Vittoria DOC 2022
Bright ruby red colour. Fresh and fragrant of violets and rose petals. Fresh, aromatic berry fruit on the palate, very supple tannins, with a lot of fruit and grace on the finish. Very racy and cheerful at the same time. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2022 Frappato Vittoria Bell'Assai wafts up with purity, displaying an array of violets, lavender, crushed blackberries and a complicating whiff of dusty earth. Round and juicy in style, it possesses cooling acidity and crisp wild berry fruits that cascade throughout. The 2022 finishes wickedly fresh and with medium length, leaving a pleasantly crunchy, mouthwatering sensation behind on the close. The Bell'Assai would make an excellent pairing for a wide variety of cuisine." Vinous
"Candied cherries and flowers with some dried orange follow through to a medium body, with watermelon and citrus undertones." James Suckling
"The warm, floral nose shows delicate notes of roses and cherry blossom, but also tantalisingly sweet aromas of strawberries and cream. On the palate, a bitter note is emphasised by a latent earthiness, while the acidity plays around polished, firm tannins." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Frappato
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Food recommendations
spicy fish soups, tuna, sushi - Total extract: 29,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,45 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
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contains sulphites
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“Alta Mora” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
Alta Mora Rosso is a blend of fruit from the Verzella, Solicchiata, Feudo di Mezzo and Guardiola vineyards, which lie between 650 and 900 metres above sea level. Light, bright garnet in colour, very clear bouquet with pronounced fresh fruit notes of berries and rhubarb, elegant on the palate with well-balanced power and supple tannins; juicy, persistent and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"Sparkling, brightening ruby-garnet colour. Open, delicate bouquet of redcurrant jelly, raspberry, followed by some sweet mocha and cocoa. Round and supple on the palate, unfolds with fine-meshed tannins, juicy and stimulating to drink. Long, pleasantly acidic final." Falstaff
"The 2021 Etna Rosso is very beautiful, with a fresh blend of dried roses, black cherries and cloves. It is round and soothing in nature, with lifted textures and crisp wild berry fruit. The 2021 finishes with a nice tension and ends with lingering notes of dried strawberries and citrus." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,81 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,96 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,59 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
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contains sulphites
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“Contrada Taccione” Bianco Etna DOC 2022 (BIO)
Beautiful, single-varietal white from Carricante from Planeta's Etna Dependence. A youthful, exuberant growth full of freshness, energy and minerality. Grown under exclusive conditions on volcanic soils and at an altitude of 870 metres, this wine is an exceptional pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE
"Warm light yellow; openly fruity, pronounced, appealing; sweet, full-fruity, ripe pear, concentrated, dense, very nice." (JLF) Merum
"The 2022 Etna Bianco Contrada Taccione is wickedly fresh, displaying an herbal-tinged bouquet of lime, peach and mint. This opens with a pleasant inner sweetness as a burst of zesty acidity enlivens its tart orchard fruits. The 2022 tapers off crunchy, with a flourish of salinity and an inner smoky sensation." Vinous
"The nose is light, fresh and gentle, with coherent but compelling aromas of citrus, yellow apple and white flowers. The palate is lemon-driven, but a hint of salt brings out a honey-nut element and a lingering apple note." Wine Enthusiast
"A bright, fragrant, mineral white wine with delicate notes of broom and pine. With flavours of nectarine, persimmon, blanched almonds and ground ginger, it shows good linear power, yet is harmonious and accessible, unfolding on the palate through the creamy finish." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months 80/20 stainless steel/tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,41 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,19 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,32
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
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contains sulphites
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Etna Rosso DOC 2022
Etna Rosso comes from the Torreguarino and Pietramarina vineyards on Etna. Bright, sparkling ruby red colour with a transparent core. Fine spicy notes, pepper and small red berries on the nose, notes of ripe raspberries on the palate. Dense, with lots of fruit and compact tannins. Elegant, yet fresh and racy and very authentic. SUPERIORE.DE
"Light tannins are crisp and fine in this bright red that defines a pure note of crushed raspberry with a hint of pomegranate puree, supported by accents of blood orange peel, dried lavender and tarry smoke that ends in a creamy finish." Wine Spectator
"The sunny, floral nose shows aromas of roses, hibiscus, cherries and strawberries, along with balancing undertones of salt and stone. On the palate, a hint of orange peel underlines the cherry and strawberry flavours, while the tannins leave a powerful, invigorating impression." Wine Enthusiast
"The 2022 Etna Rosso lifts up with an airy array of rosy florals, lavender and exotic spice. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness and soft textures as wild strawberries and blueberries swirl throughout. This tapers off with a tinge of crunchy minerality and a violet resonance, revealing a tart blackberry tone toward the close." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 6‑8 months stainless steel/wood barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,03 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,66 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,39 g/l
- Sulfite: 91 mg/l
- pH value: 3,58
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contains sulphites
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“Maroccoli” Syrah Sicilia Menfi DOC 2020
Fresh, bright ruby colour. The Syrah impresses with its intense and ripe bouquet with hints of figs, redcurrants, preserved cherries, blueberries, spices and vanilla. Velvety, elegant tannins accompany the opulent and lively structure through to the lingering final. SUPERIORE.DE
"Darkly floral, the 2020 Maroccoli, lifts from the glass with a smoky blend of grilled herbs, dried violets and crushed blackberries. This is wonderfully fresh and lifted in style, with bright wild berry fruits and juicy acidity that maintains fantastic energy. It finishes with a pleasantly bitter sensation, tapering off with medium length and a spicy tinge." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique (1/3 new)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,41 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,74 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
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contains sulphites
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“Sito dell’Ulmo” Merlot Sicilia Menfi DOC 2019
Intense and enveloping aromas of blackberry, dark fruit and cocoa. Memorable, full-bodied fruit and firm tannins on the palate, which give this Merlot its unique elegance. Pleasantly round, long and with traces of mint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"The nose starts sweet and wild with aromas of blueberries, raspberries and a hint of vanilla, before spicy notes of leather, herbs and pepper make themselves known. On the palate, flavours of cherry, vanilla and milk chocolate support the berry element before a lingering, herbaceous and stony finish." Wine Enthusiast
"The 2019 Sito dell'Ulmo is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of wild blueberries, sage, dusty dried violets and hints of tobacco. It's round and supple, possessing cooling acidity and crisp wild berry fruits that cascade across the palate as rosy inner florals form toward the close. The 2019 tapers off gently tannic yet wildly fresh, finishing with notes of lavender and crushed blackberry. Stunning." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 14 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,61 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,58 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
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contains sulphites
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We are not the only ones who eagerly await this report year after year: Eric Guido, Vinous.com's Italy specialist, writes about the latest developments in what is probably Italy's most dynamic wine region.
"At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I can't help but be excited about the constant improvement in the quality of Sicilian wines. I believe that part of this leap in quality comes from a sense of pride that is ingrained in everyone I meet in the region, from the field labourer to the agronomist to the winemaker. And this conviction does not stop at the ordinary passer-by: if you ask on the street, you are sure to come across the region, its history and the importance of its place in relation to Italian wines.
Of all the tastings I do every year, I can hardly find one that is as varied and enjoyable as this one. Sicilian wine is typically Sicilian in every conceivable way, despite the size of the island and the dramatic climatic differences. These wines are energetic and flavoursome, often flamboyant and unmistakably sun-drenched, but have a lively, acidic core that keeps us coming back to the glass. They range from the most lovable Tuesday night pizza wines to the most distinguished and serious long-term agers.
Sicily's diverse terroir still offers many undiscovered facets. The island is mountainous, much more so than most people realise. It has remained seemingly untouched by the modern world, with dense forests and a natural biodiversity that has thrived for thousands of years. Only in the west, around the towns of Marsala and Menfi, do these mountains taper down to lower elevations that run along the coast. The volcanic satellite islands of Pantelleria, Salina, Lipari and Vulcano enrich the Sicilian wine scene with unique wines that are strongly influenced by the surrounding seas. Then there is Etna with its high elevations, where the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountains cool the northern slopes. In contrast, the southern slopes are influenced by the Adriatic Sea.
Due to Sicily's diversity, almost every grape variety finds an ideal terroir to thrive. The all-encompassing Sicilia DOC category allows the island's wineries to offer indigenous and international varieties in a wide range of styles, which is perfect for the curious wine lover. The fruity yet energetic Catarratto, Grillo, Perricone and Zibibbo are plentiful but can achieve a certain seriousness in the hands of the right winemaker. The same goes for Frappato, which I consider to be the Beaujolais of Sicily. I am always surprised when wines from the far south appear on the tasting table. In combination with Nero d'Avola (we are talking about a serious wine here), the two grape varieties together make Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a DOCG that has piqued my interest, but unfortunately does not receive nearly the attention it deserves from consumers. The ability of Nero d'Avola to age beautifully over time and convey a distinct sense of terroir has never been more evident. The Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante grape varieties from Etna also point the way to the future for the region. And for lovers of international grape varieties, Sicily offers a wide range of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chardonnay and many others, which prove their worth with great success year after year.
Sicily's biggest challenge is also one of the region's best features: there are so many varieties and styles that it is difficult for wine consumers to know where to start. But it is also difficult to go wrong. Long-established producers such as Tasca d'Almerita, Planeta and Donnafugata have founded several wineries that, with their team and their specialities, offer a portfolio that encompasses everything Sicily has to offer. If you get lost in the assortment of any of these names, wine lovers have the opportunity to have a pleasant drinking experience for weeks, if not months. What's more, despite their size, each of these companies offers a fantastic level of quality. Speaking of quality, I have seen the biggest upswing in a short space of time in small, family-run businesses. The days of overly rustic wines are behind us. It's the perfect time to discover Sicilian wine.
And Etna is still on the rise: while Sicily rightly maintains its place among Italy's top wine regions, Etna has established itself as one of the most important wine-growing regions in the world. Mark my words: the day when Etna gets its own coverage, much like the Barolo, Montalcino and Burgundy regions, will soon come. The progress I have witnessed over the last ten years is nothing short of astonishing. Initially, Etna Rosso, a blend of Nerello Mascalese and smaller quantities of Nerello Cappuccio, which is often compared to red Burgundy and Barolo, captured the imagination of collectors and consumers. Today, people in the region are even more excited about the possible future of Etna Bianco (typically Carricante, sometimes blended with Catarratto) and Etna Bianco Superiore, which is developing around the municipality of Milo.
Just how different one place can be to another can be seen with the naked eye when travelling around Etna. The term contrada is best described as a neighbourhood of vineyards that are in a general location and have similar altitudes but a variety of unique soil types. The well-known Feudo di Mezzo is a perfect example, a large contrada that is considered roughly homogeneous but has soils from two different lava flows dating back to 1879 and 1646. Looking even deeper, parcels such as the Porcaria vineyard show a completely different interpretation. The Porcaria vineyard is located in the Feudo di Mezzo and is the result of a delicate layer of lava that was carried over hundreds of years by a small stream that collected at this point. Today, the remaining ash and volcanic sand are so fine that it feels like walking on air when you sink your feet deep into the velvety dunes. This is just one of hundreds of examples where terroir fanatics can lose themselves in the extreme diversity of Etna. The day may soon come when we can place an Etna Rosso Castiglione di Sicilia and an Etna Rosso Randazzo side by side to discover their unique characteristics.
This brings up a key point: the importance of Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco. Wine lovers and collectors are often of the opinion that the Rosso or Bianco are the entry-level wines of the region. Not so on Etna. The popularity of the different contrade has led most wineries to use these names on their labels to convey a sense of place to wine buyers. However, Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco should not be considered second wines. Rather, they are often a blend of the various contrade that a winery has access to. For the most part, these wines offer tremendous value, especially when compared to Barolo and Burgundy.
I am looking forward to the day when each contrada can be analysed and catalogued and when the tastings of the individual wines are organised in such a way that we can not only look at the place, but also at the winemaker's signature. The wine geek in me is ready for this. I can't imagine a more exciting time." Vinous
As always, here you will find the award-winning wines from the latest Sicily Report.