Benanti
Il Monovitigno Sicilia Nerello Cappuccio
A gorgeous mid weight wine that is almost Barolo like in appearance. Cassis and leather hit the palate and unfold graciously through the long finish. Now with thirteen years behind it, this wine has developed gorgeous tertiary notes that add sophistication.
A gorgeous mid weight wine that is almost Barolo like in appearance. Cassis and leather hit the palate and unfold graciously through the long finish. Now with thirteen years behind it, this wine has developed gorgeous tertiary notes that add sophistication.
Jun 4th, 2018Light ruby, black cherries, dry, maturing tannins adding a delicious complexity to the dark fruit, liquorice and briar notes in this unique Sicilian wine!
Light ruby, black cherries, dry, maturing tannins adding a delicious complexity to the dark fruit, liquorice and briar notes in this unique Sicilian wine!
1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2015Too much sweet, warm fruit that isn't offset by tannins or acidity. Seems like it was just picked too late. Slightly plummy but not really in an advanced way.
Too much sweet, warm fruit that isn't offset by tannins or acidity. Seems like it was just picked too late. Slightly plummy but not really in an advanced way.
Feb 22nd, 2017Interesting how the structural elements are similar to mascalese. The fruit on the other hand is much more red and high toned.
Interesting how the structural elements are similar to mascalese. The fruit on the other hand is much more red and high toned.
Oct 13th, 2016Absolutely delicious. Slightly brooding, eminently delectable.
Absolutely delicious. Slightly brooding, eminently delectable.
Oct 1st, 2016Always lovely. Great to find out in Palo Alto
Always lovely. Great to find out in Palo Alto
Jan 12th, 20162012 - Nerello Cappuccio 100%, an interesting experiment from grapes coming from Santa Maria di Licodia, south western side of Etna DOC. #etnakalatour
2012 - Nerello Cappuccio 100%, an interesting experiment from grapes coming from Santa Maria di Licodia, south western side of Etna DOC. #etnakalatour
May 8th, 2015My mouth started watering when I smelled this. Elegantly balanced and beautiful.
My mouth started watering when I smelled this. Elegantly balanced and beautiful.
Mar 21st, 2015