Vittoria, Sicily

Arianna Occhipinti

Grotte Alte Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Frappato Nero d'Avola 2019

Newest release. Not yet on the market. This is terrific. Earthy, cherry fruit, minerally and complex. — 24 days ago

Scott@Mister, Ted and 11 others liked this

Planeta

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2020

Consistently well made blend of Nero D’Avola (60%) and Frappato (40%). Bold red fruit (cherry, strawberry and pomegranate) aromas and flavors with additional touches of dried herbs, coffee, orange rind, dried figs, graphite and pepper. Lovely smoky/mineral note on the finish. Medium bodied and medium tannins. Lively and bright. Good stuff. Thank you for opening this one, Ron B! — a month ago

Bob, Daniel and 3 others liked this

Il Censo

Praruar Terre Siciliane Catarratto 2020

Elegant and versatile. Winner. — 22 days ago

Raul, Ira and 10 others liked this

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. — a month ago

Ira, Bob and 7 others liked this

Gulfi

NeroJbleo Nero d'Avola 2019

Great nose and an amazing fruit finish. Paired with sea bass and it was extremely flavorful. Had the 2019 vintage. — 12 days ago

Arianna Occhipinti

Sicilia Il Frappato

Blackberry blueberry bramble. Smarties. Pitty. Inky marker. Sweet on the nose and concentrated. — 21 days ago

Gulfi

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Nero d'Avola-Frappato Blend 2018

Excellent. Minerally, cherry and earth. Loved this. — 24 days ago

Ira, Bob and 9 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria 2022

Exotic. Dried tangerine peel, flowers and herbs, lemon zest and a tingle of spiced honey. Absolutely takes off with cuisine, had Sicilian shrimp and pasta with it. Really showed its depth and expansive qualities. — 2 days ago

Bob, Paul and 3 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato

Def a respect. Delicious warm doesn’t need to be cold. No strong taste, light red wine — 16 days ago