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Alcesti

Sicily (Italy)


Wines Reviewed: 28
Average Score: ✧✧✧

Chardonnay 2003 Chardonnay 2003
Chardonnay 2004 Chardonnay 2004
Frappato 2019 Frappato 2019
Grecanico 2003 Grecanico 2003
Grecanico 2004 Grecanico 2004
Grillo 2003 Grillo 2003
Grillo 2004 Grillo 2004
L'Isola dei Profumi Il Bianco 2003 L'Isola dei Profumi Il Bianco 2003
L'Isola dei Profumi Il Rosso 2003 L'Isola dei Profumi Il Rosso 2003
Narciso dei Poeti 2003 Narciso dei Poeti 2003
Nero d'Avola 2003 Nero d'Avola 2003
Nero d'Avola 2004 Nero d'Avola 2004
Ninfea 2003 Ninfea 2003
Perricone 2017 Perricone 2017
Sicilia Bianco Hčila 2020 Sicilia Bianco Hčila 2020
Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon Fere 2018 Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon Fere 2018
Sicilia Catarratto Medea 2020 Sicilia Catarratto Medea 2020
Sicilia Catarratto Metodo Classico Pas Dosč Millesimato 2017 Sicilia Catarratto Metodo Classico Pas Dosč Millesimato 2017
Sicilia Chardonnay Bibesia 2020 Sicilia Chardonnay Bibesia 2020
Sicilia Grillo Chardonnay Ninfea 2017 Sicilia Grillo Chardonnay Ninfea 2017
Sicilia Grillo Edesia 2020 Sicilia Grillo Edesia 2020
Sicilia Grillo Spumante Katria 2019 Sicilia Grillo Spumante Katria 2019
Sicilia Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon Narkč dei Poeti 2017 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon Narkč dei Poeti 2017
Sicilia Nero d'Avola Nesos 2018 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Nesos 2018
Sicilia Rosso Hčila 2018 Sicilia Rosso Hčila 2018
Sicilia Syrah Admeto 2018 Sicilia Syrah Admeto 2018
Vibrari 2019 Vibrari 2019
Zibibbo 2020 Zibibbo 2020



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  Chardonnay 2003, Alcesti (Italy)  

Chardonnay 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Chardonnay
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of hawthorn, lemon and pear followed by aromas of broom, apple and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and pear. This Chardonnay ages in steel tanks for 6 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Vegetables and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and fish, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

November 2004



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  Chardonnay 2004, Alcesti (Italy)  

Chardonnay 2004

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Chardonnay
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear, acacia and banana followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, apple and pineapple. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, pear and pineapple. This Chardonnay ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with fish, Sauteed white meat, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2005



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  Frappato 2019, Alcesti (Italy)

Frappato 2019

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Frappato
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and blueberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, rose, strawberry, plum and hints of black pepper.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness.

Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and blueberry.

6 months in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 13%

Meat appetizers, Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Cereal soups

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 16 °C
(60 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2021



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  Grecanico 2003, Alcesti (Italy)  

Grecanico 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grecanico
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily) This wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of peach, apple, broom and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and plum. This wine ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fried fish, Sauteed fish, Pasta and risotto with fish

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

Issue 25, December 2004



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  Grecanico 2004, Alcesti (Italy)  

Grecanico 2004

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grecanico
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow,. very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear and apple followed by aromas of broom, hawthorn, almond and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, apple and almond. This Grecanico ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2005



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  Grillo 2003, Alcesti (Italy)  

Grillo 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grillo
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of almond, apple, chamomile, pineapple and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and pear. This wine ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Vegetables and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and fish, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

November 2004



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  Grillo 2004, Alcesti (Italy)  

Grillo 2004

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grillo
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of broom, almond, apple, pineapple and peach. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple and pear. This Grillo ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2005



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  L'Isola dei Profumi Il Bianco 2003, Alcesti (Italy)  

L'Isola dei Profumi Il Bianco 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Ansonica, Catarratto, Grecanico
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of peach, pear and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom and litchi. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of pear and apple.

Alcohol: 12%

Vegetables and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and crustaceans

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

November 2004



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  L'Isola dei Profumi Il Rosso 2003, Alcesti (Italy)  

L'Isola dei Profumi Il Rosso 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Nero d'Avola
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, plum and cyclamen. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and blueberry.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass Young Red Wines 17 °C
(62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

November 2004



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  Narciso dei Poeti 2003, Alcesti (Italy)

Narciso dei Poeti 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily) This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry and plum followed by aromas of black cherry, violet, vanilla, licorice, carob and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and blackberry. Narciso dei Poeti ages for 6 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 35, November 2005



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  Nero d'Avola 2003, Alcesti (Italy)  

Nero d'Avola 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Nero d'Avola
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily) This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum and blackberry followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry, violet, carob and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This Nero d'Avola ages in barrique for 6 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 17 °C
(62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 25, December 2004



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  Nero d'Avola 2004, Alcesti (Italy)  

Nero d'Avola 2004

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Nero d'Avola
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily) The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of raspberry, plum, violet and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. This Nero d'Avola ages for 6 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass Young Red Wines 17 °C
(62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

October 2005



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  Ninfea 2003, Alcesti (Italy)

Ninfea 2003

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Chardonnay, Grillo
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

(Sicily) This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of hazelnut, banana and grapefruit followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, passion fruit, apple, yeast, toasted, vanilla and praline. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, hazelnut and grapefruit. The Grillo grape used for the production of Ninfea ages for 6 months in steel tanks whereas the Chardonnay ages for 6 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass Bodied and Mature White Wines 11 °C
(51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 35, November 2005



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  Perricone 2017, Alcesti (Italy)

Perricone 2017

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Perricone
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, cyclamen, blueberry and plum.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry.

At least 6 months in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 13%

Pasta with meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Legume soups

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Bianco Hèila 2020, Alcesti (Italy)  

Sicilia Bianco Hèila 2020

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grecanico (60%), Catarratto (40%)
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of apple, peach and hawthorn followed by aromas of citrus fruits, pear and plum.

Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors.

Persistent finish with flavors of apple, peach and pear.

Aged in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 12%

Vegetable appetizers, Risotto with vegetables, Sauteed fish, Dairy products, Eggs

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon Fere 2018, Alcesti (Italy)

Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon Fere 2018

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency.

Intense, clean pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, bell pepper, vanilla and menthol.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of black currant, plum and black cherry.

6 months in barrique.


Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Catarratto Medea 2020, Alcesti (Italy)  

Sicilia Catarratto Medea 2020

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Catarratto
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of broom, pear and pineapple.

Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors.

Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and pear.

6 months in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Sauteed fish, Vegetable flans, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Catarratto Metodo Classico Pas Dosè Millesimato 2017, Alcesti (Italy)

Sicilia Catarratto Metodo Classico Pas Dosè Millesimato 2017

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Catarratto
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense straw yellow and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, plum and bread crust followed by aromas of hawthorn, citrus fruits, pineapple, almond and mineral.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and almond.

Refermented in bottle on its lees for more than 20 months.


Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Stewed fish with mushrooms, Legume soups, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Chardonnay Bibesia 2020, Alcesti (Italy)

Sicilia Chardonnay Bibesia 2020

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Chardonnay
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and acacia followed by aromas of broom, pineapple, pear and plum.

Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness.

Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and pineapple.

6 months in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 13%

Pasta with fish, Sauteed white meat with mushrooms, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Grillo Chardonnay Ninfea 2017, Alcesti (Italy)

Sicilia Grillo Chardonnay Ninfea 2017

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grillo (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Brilliant golden yellow and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, peach and acacia followed by aromas of hawthorn, apple, grapefruit, pear, hazelnut, butter and vanilla.

Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness.

Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and grapefruit.

9 months part in steel tanks and part in barrique, 3 months in bottle.


Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Mushroom soups

Suggested glass Bodied and Mature White Wines 12 °C
(53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Grillo Edesia 2020, Alcesti (Italy)  

Sicilia Grillo Edesia 2020

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grillo
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of apple, peach and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, citrus fruits and almond.

Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors.

Persistent finish with flavors of apple, peach and plum.

6 months in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with fish, Sauteed fish, Sauteed white meat, Legume soups

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Grillo Spumante Katria 2019, Alcesti (Italy)  

Sicilia Grillo Spumante Katria 2019

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grillo
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of plum, apple and pear followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, tangerine and pineapple.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors.

Persistent finish with flavors of plum, apple and tangerine.

Produced with the Charmat method.


Alcohol: 11.5%

Aperitifs, Vegetable and crustacean appetizers, Risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Eggs, Dairy products

Suggested glass Charmat Method Sparkling Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon Narkè dei Poeti 2017, Alcesti (Italy)

Sicilia Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon Narkè dei Poeti 2017

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Nero d'Avola (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black currant, carob, tobacco, cinnamon, clove and vanilla.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry.

12 months in barrique and cask, 6 months in bottle.


Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Nero d'Avola Nesos 2018, Alcesti (Italy)

Sicilia Nero d'Avola Nesos 2018

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Nero d'Avola
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of plum, blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, carob and vanilla.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of plum, blackberry and black cherry.

6 months in barrique.


Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with meat and mushrooms,mm Sauteed meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Rosso Hèila 2018, Alcesti (Italy)  

Sicilia Rosso Hèila 2018

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Nero d'Avola (70%), Perricone (30%)
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry and carob.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness.

Persistent finish with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry.

Aged in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Legume soups

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2021



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  Sicilia Syrah Admeto 2018, Alcesti (Italy)

Sicilia Syrah Admeto 2018

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Syrah
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency.

Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, black pepper and hints of vanilla.

Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Persistent finish with flavors of black currant, black cherry and plum.

6 months in steel tanks and barrique.


Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Cheese

Suggested glass Bodied or Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2021



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  Vibrari 2019, Alcesti (Italy)  

Vibrari 2019

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
Grecanico
Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of plum, apple and citrus fruits followed by aromas of yeast, hawthorn, broom and pear.

Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors.

Persistent finish with flavors of plum, apple and pear.

Refermented in bottle.


Alcohol: 11%

Aperitifs, Crustacean and vegetable appetizers, Risotto with vegetables, Eggs, Dairy products

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2021



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  Zibibbo 2020, Alcesti (Italy)  

Zibibbo 2020

Alcesti (Italy)

(Sicily)
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

(Sicily)
Intense greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent.

Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of grape, peach and apple followed by aromas of broom, banana, pear and sage.

Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors.

Persistent finish with flavors of grape, peach and apple.

4 months in steel tanks.


Alcohol: 12.5%

Crustacean appetizers, Pasta with crustaceans, Stewed crustaceans, Mushroom soups

Suggested glass Young and Crisp White Wines 10 °C
(50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2021


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