Dark ruby core with a garnet rim. The nose is full of aromas of dried cherry, violets, rose petals and leather. Dark cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit flavors. Hint of black pepper on the short finish. Medium bodied with light tannins and mouth watering acidity. No evidence of oak aging. Basic “pizza wine,” but quite gulpable. Excellent QPR. — 9 months ago
Warm, full bodied wine — 2 years ago
Good to try but not much to write home about. Not sure I’d get again. — 4 months ago
This vintage is 100% Nerello Mascalese. Clear garnet red. Inviting nose of baked cherry and pomegranate. Medium bodied palate echoes the nose adding terra cotta, cherry marzipan, dusty (medium plus) tannins, and bright, food-friendly medium acidity. Finish is moderate but continues the palate which, along with the acidity and tannins, makes this the consummate food wine. Al-Cantara's higher end NM is for hearty dishes. This one is a red that can be paired with seafood (a la Frappatto) and lighter fare. And it shines in that space. I had salmon -stuffed tortellini with vodka sauce. Drink now through 2026. — 10 months ago
Purchased in 2011 - Christmas vacation. Drank in 2024 and had with steak, baked potato and broccoli — 7 months ago
A beautiful wine - perfect with our Italian meal - Delrio’s York — a year ago
Christian Fischer
Very nice. Tart. Medium body. Great dinner in Barcelona — 2 months ago