Benanti

Il Monovitigno Sicilia Nerello Cappuccio

9.327 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Sicily, Italy
Nerello Cappuccio
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

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, 2018
Brett Jones

Light 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, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.0

Interesting 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, 2016
Sean K McNeely

Viticulture and Viniculture Assistant at Viña Vik Vineyard, Winery and Hotel

9.1

Absolutely delicious. Slightly brooding, eminently delectable.

Absolutely delicious. Slightly brooding, eminently delectable.

Oct 1st, 2016
Christine Martin

My 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
Nik Darlington

Floral red, intriguing Nerello Cappuccio

Floral red, intriguing Nerello Cappuccio

Dec 27th, 2014
Elisabetta Tosi

Wine Blogger Vinopigro

8.9

A sip of Etna! Balsamic and ling

A sip of Etna! Balsamic and ling

Nov 9th, 2013
Andrea Dente

Sommelier/Wine Director Vinerieclandestine

10

Benanti, 2002

Benanti, 2002

May 1st, 2013
D Bender

6000 bottles. 100% Nerello Cappuccio. Darker wine this far. Italian Plum notes, subtle herbal tones. Not an Etna DOC, because it's not a blend. Bright acid, mineral, dry, clean and hard but light tannins.

6000 bottles. 100% Nerello Cappuccio. Darker wine this far. Italian Plum notes, subtle herbal tones. Not an Etna DOC, because it's not a blend. Bright acid, mineral, dry, clean and hard but light tannins.

Oct 14th, 2016
Ben Moreau

Beautiful leathery Sicilian

Beautiful leathery Sicilian

Apr 27th, 2016