Andrea Watt

9.2

Mineral and citrus with a touch of straw and oak. — 7 months ago

Bonnie Chu

8.9

Charcuterie — 3 years ago

Samuli Jokipaltio

9.3

More robust than most Etna Rossi. Slow sipping and thoroughly enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Kyle Harvey

9.1

The og still performing — 4 years ago

Fredybeans

8.9

Plus la magie des premières année
Très léger et quelconque — 5 years ago

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9.2

Good luck pulling your attention away from the 2017 Catarratto Praruar. All it takes is one tilt of the golden-amber-colored nectar in your glass, and its exotic bouquet of sugar-dusted ginger, dried nectarines, crushed green apple, geranium and mint creates a unique yet captivating display. This is powerful and deeply textural, with a pretty inner sweetness balanced by brisk acids and tart orchard fruits, complemented by savory brown spice and a mind-bending addition of cocoa toward the close. For all of its density, the Praruar turns squeaky-clean through the finale, yet still full of lively energy, resonating on floral-tinged peaches and pears. Frankly, this is probably the most interesting interpretation of Catarratto that I’ve ever experienced; but be aware that it is unabashedly an orange-style wine, which won’t appeal to all palates. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2021)
— 5 years ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.0

Big fan of COS. Garrigue on nose. Cherry and raspberry, hints of clay and earth, bracing acidity. Had with Vivaces fontina stuffed pork chop (and wife’s crab stuffed chicken breast). Acid cut through the chop nicely. — 5 years ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Queen of Sicilian wine making delivers. — 3 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.3

Spicy up front with dark fruit and some minerality — 3 years ago

Andre

9.0

Not the typical white. Needs at least 15-20 minutes to open and then you get the full set of flavours. — 4 years ago

Andrew Formi

8.9

Very enjoyable — 5 years ago

MOMO

9.2

Juicy , berry notes from first opening — 5 years ago

Ted

9.1

Had a craving for some homemade Italian food on hot humid day. This reminds me of a Beaujolais. Tomato leaf, cherry. Tannins are present. — 5 years ago

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A. R.

9.0

Quite unique. Sort of a dusky/earthy dark cherry nose, light and lively and dark in the mouth. Has some Pinot character, but a bit darker. Long finish. — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Opened and poured into a decanter immediately prior to service. The 2017 “Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico” pours a deep, slightly hazy ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of funky strawberries (leaves and all), dark cherries, forest floor, horse blanket (yes, there is a kiss of brettanomyces), some dried herbs, and some light spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is medium+, tart and slightly savory. A lovely wine with character and Sicilian charm. Drinking well now with a short decant and should continue to do so through 2030 with ease. — 3 years ago

Joe Fischer

9.4

Superb!!! Dried Figs, Apricot, honey, and flower. A nice level of sweetness and tartness…kind of like baked apples. Great with our cheese on the beach. — 4 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.0

Only moderately aromatic, barely present dried strawberry and kind of generic cherry aroma. Palate shows this is very well made, with good structure, but also strongly acidic and tannic. May just be shut down and will blossom with time, not sure. — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

First vintage of a joint venture between two important Italian wine families. Bright ruby color. Black cherry and mulberry fruit on the nose with an intense hit of volcanic ash and soft herbal hints. Ripe red fruit flavors with a flinty note on the finish. Medium bodied with intense acidity. Polished. Good food wine. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Similar to two previous notes. An outstanding delicious natural wine. Pale Orange in colour with a little cloudiness. Dried grass, honeysuckle, apricot and skinnsy aromas. Luscious on the palate with a skinnsy bitterness. Savoury peach, quince and apricot. This is an example of an excellent natural skin contact wine and why young people in particular love wines such as this. Thoroughly delicious. No need for further cellaring. — 5 years ago

Ian Hamel

9.2

2021 winter. With the prices for many single-vineyard wines surging ever higher, it’s a good thing there are lots of good “standard” bottlings too. Dark stone, black cherry and all that. — 5 years ago