2017 Viteadovest, Vurgo, Catarratto Grillo, Marsala, Sicily 16

Planeta

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2017

Mary H
9.0

Delightfully straightforward and fruity - ripe cherry, blackberry, little/no tannin. — 3 months ago

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Benanti

Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore Carricante 2017

Dan
9.1

Viscous, lots of green notes, bright but somehow dense too. Some creamy note. — 3 years ago

David, Ira and 7 others liked this

Eduardo Torres Acosta

Versante Nord Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese 2017

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. — 3 years ago

Peter, Severn and 21 others liked this

Aeris

Centenari Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2017

Superb, by Sicilian and Etna icon, Salvo Foti in partnership with Sonoma’s Aeris/Rhys — 7 months ago

Donnafugata

Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria Zibibbo 2017

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. — 3 years ago

Passopisciaro

Passorosso Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese 2017

More robust than most Etna Rossi. Slow sipping and thoroughly enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Anthony liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

FL Terre Siciliane Frappato 2017

Queen of Sicilian wine making delivers. — 2 years ago

Azienda Agricola COS

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Frappato Nero d'Avola 2017

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. — 2 years ago

Ira, Bob and 7 others liked this

Frank Cornelissen

Munjebel Terre Siciliane Bianco Carricante Blend 2017

Not the typical white. Needs at least 15-20 minutes to open and then you get the full set of flavours. — 3 years ago