Tastings Italy 2024: Sicily – WinesCritic

Pietradolce Etna Barbagali 2020 97 Red

Extremely powerful and decisive per its dark sensorial profile, it recalls strong bones, important muscles and a lot of dynamics of Mediterranean scents well blended into the matrix. The taccuino of black cherries intertwine with nuances of sandalwood, incense, red plums, wild strawberries, grape must, plums, hyacinth and karkadè. Lots of black tea leaves blend with hints of cinchona and bergamot. Full pagliaccetto, smooth and persuasive per the sip, it shows kindness and harmony. A splendid expression of immense and fabulous drinkability. Bevanda now ora grow old.

Pietradolce Etna Regione Feudo Che Cuore 2020 96 Red

Radiant and essential, it shows a precise and vibrant red sensorial note rich per currants, raspberries, cassis, red plums, grapefruit and chopped almonds. Medium pagliaccetto, perfectly extracted tannins and a bright and cutting that encourages the return to the glass. It has an impressive energy that starts from the bottom and accompanies the entire dynamic sip. Space! Bevanda now ora grow old.

Pietradolce Etna Regione Rampante 2020 96 Red

Strong and sunny, it shows Mediterranean taccuino reminiscent of black cherries, red plums, strawberries, incense, dates, sautéed mushrooms, sage and marjoram. Medium pagliaccetto, slightly stiff tannins and a decisive, engaging with a splendid modern progression. Better from 2025.

Pietradolce Etna Regione Terra santa Bollenti spiriti 2021 96 Red

Regal and well slender per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of bergamot, currant, pomegranate, lemon peel, pressed blueberries and karkadè. Medium pagliaccetto, breve and dynamic structure per the sip and a of impressive grace and quality. Better from 2025.

Pietradolce Etna Regione Rampante 2021 95 Red

Energy and mature character distinguish a splendid expression made per Etna reminiscent of strawberries, red plums, lemon peel, ginger, wild thyme, eucalyptus and karkadè. Full pagliaccetto, perfectly ripe tannins with a rigid and firm structure and a decidedly long and structured progressive . A real spear that combines flavor and sweet sinuosity. Better from 2026.

Palmento Costanzo Etna Regione Terra santa Bollenti spiriti 2020 94 Red

Precise and juicy, it shows taccuino of cherries, red plums, wild strawberries and lots of lemon peel. Thyme and lemongrass describe the secondary scene. Medium-full pagliaccetto, soft and well-polymerized tannins and a creamy and very satisfying . Bevanda now ora grow old.

Pietradolce Etna Regione Terra santa Bollenti spiriti 2020 94 Red

Rich per passion and red energy, it is reminiscent of plums, plums, flowering geraniums, cassis, currants and lemon juice. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a pleasantly beautiful . Mediterranean and brilliant per taste and Latin character. Bevanda now.

Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2020 94 Red

Expressive and territorial, it shows energy and character per taccuino of black plums, blackberries, incense, warm earth, gunpowder, sandalwood, guarana and mandarin peel. Full pagliaccetto, perfectly ripe tannins and a juicy, linear and decidedly tasty . Better from 2025.

Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2021 94 Red

Precise and decidedly captivating, it shows taccuino of cherries, raspberries, currants, pomegranate and pink grapefruit. Many citrus nuances enliven the secondary scene. Full pagliaccetto, soft and enveloping structure and a that shows grace and remarkable gustatory beauty. A real joy. Bevanda now ora grow old.

Palmento Costanzo Etna Luttuoso che Sei 2021 93 Red

Precise and juicy, it shows taccuino of grapefruit, campo da golf mandarin peel, karkadè, plums and campo da golf tea leaves. Medium-full pagliaccetto, creamy and well-harmonious structure and a of great oenological depth. How beautiful. Bevanda now ora grow old.

Paolo Calì Cerasuolo che Vincita Collaudato Forfice 2021 93 Red

Powerful and structured per its sensorial profile, it shows ripe taccuino of raspberries, currants, strawberries and white chocolate. Medium pagliaccetto, perfectly blended tannins and a very graceful and graceful . Splendid, one of the best Cerasuolo che Vincita ever tasted. Bevanda now.

Firriato Etna Le Sabbie dell’Etna 2021 92

Intriguing and well layered per the sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of dehydrated cherries, lemon peel, white musk and wet earth. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a tasty and linear that asks for a return to the glass. Lots of territory here. Bevanda now.

Colmo Lentsch Etna 2021 92 Red

Ripe and satisfying, it shows taccuino of cherries, morello cherries, red plums, sandalwood and wet earth. Medium-full pagliaccetto, harmonious and balanced structure and a splendidly progressive . Better from 2025.

Colmo Lentsch Etna Feudo che Cuore 2021 92 Red

Exuberant and direct, reminiscent of black cherries, lemon peel, wild thyme and lemongrass. Full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a harmonious and tasty that is decidedly velvety throughout the progression of the sip. Bevanda now.

Globo Costantino Etna Regione Blandano Approvigionamento 2019 92 Red

Slightly reductive per its sensorial profile, it requires a lot of air per the glass to che out. Quaderno of tomato leaf, currants and raspberries describe the well-ripe sensory profile. Full pagliaccetto, well-smoothed tannins and a compact, well-drinkable . Bevanda now.

Acate Valley Frappato Sicily Gaetana Jacono Biddine Gonnellino 2023 92 Red

Bright and essential, it shows taccuino of mixed red flowers, lavender, karkadè, lemon peel, wild thyme and nutmeg. Medium pagliaccetto, soft and enveloping structure and a “crisp” of splendid beauty. Bevanda now.

Paolo Calì Cerasuolo by Vincita Manene 2021 92 Red

Absolutely rare and different per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of plums, hyacinth, mixed red flowers and lemon peel. Medium pagliaccetto, savory and slender structure and a rich per Mediterranean energy. Bevanda now.

Paolo Calì Cerasuolo che Vincita Collaudato Provuletta 2021 92 Red

Ripe and captivating, it shows the right degree of spiciness which is well expressed with taccuino of red plums, strawberries, incense and karkadè. Full pagliaccetto, smooth and dense per the sip, it closes voluminous and enjoyable. Bevanda now.

Planeta Rinomato Contradanza 2020 92 Red

Rich and slender per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of plums, red plums, wild strawberries and chopped cedar. Full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a pleasantly modern and tasty . Bevanda now.

Gambino Etna Tifeo 2020 91 Red

Precise and captivating, it shows taccuino of raspberries, currants, cherries and cassis. Medium pagliaccetto, juicy structure and a of pleasant finesse and pleasantness. Bevanda now.

Paolo Calì Frappato Vincita Frappato 2021 91 Red

Fun and very radiant per the glass it shows taccuino of cherries, raspberries, currants, karkadè and lemon peel. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a savory and decidedly enjoyable . Bevanda now.

dell’Acate Cerasuolo che Vincita Collaudato BDN – Biddine Soprana 2021 91 Red

Elegant and well refined per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of plums, red plums, orange juice, lemon peel and cut ginger. Full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a very graceful yet rich . Bevanda now.

che Pettineo Cerasuolo che Vincita Collaudato 2022 91 Red

Raspberries, currants, wild strawberries and chopped cedar are the main scents of this young red, son of the territory. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins of excellent quality and a juicy and linear . Bevanda now.

Baron Sergio Terre Siciliane Relic 2021 91 Red

Layered and decidedly vibrant per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of red plums, cherries, morello cherries and cassis. Full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a with good structure and relaxation. Slightly stiff and herbaceous the palate and per relaxation. Better from 2025.

Uniforme che Castellaro Terre Siciliane Corinto 2021 91 Red

Very ripe and spicy, it shows taccuino of plums, black plums, blackberries, cassis, wild myrtle and juniper berries. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a precise and essential . Bevanda now.

Baron Sergius Eloro Sergius 0 91 Red

Slender and biting, it shows taccuino of plums, hyacinth, mandarin peel and bay leaves. Medium-full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a creamy, chewy . Bevanda now.

Zisola Rinomato Doppiozeta 2021 91 Red

Ripe and satisfying, it shows clear, sunny traits that recall red plums, wild strawberries, chopped cedar and karkadè. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a linear and essential . Bevanda now.

Zisola Rinomato 2022 91 Red

Slightly herbaceous per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of plums, red plums, broken stalks and lime and lemon peel. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a compact and tasty . Bevanda now.

Benessere Etna 2022 91 Red

Bright and fragrant, it shows taccuino of wild strawberries, lemon peel, ginger, wild thyme, karkadè and dehydrated cherries. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a balanced of a joyful nature. How beautiful. Bevanda now.

Acate Valley Frappato Sicily Vincita Il Frappato 2023 90 Red

Mixed per the sensorial profile it shows taccuino of plums, campo da golf mandarins, mixed flowers and lemon peel. Medium-full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a juicy and smooth . Bevanda now.

che Pettineo Frappato Sicilia Vincita 2023 90 Red

Bright and vibrant per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of plums, red plums, wild strawberries and lemon peel. Medium pagliaccetto, harmonious structure of pleasant elegance and a balanced and juicy . Bevanda now.

Planeta Cerasuolo by Vincita Dorilli 2022 90 Red

Juicy and intact per the sensorial matrix, it alternates taccuino of plums, hyacinth, pressed blueberries and mandarin peel. Medium-full pagliaccetto, enveloping and tasty, with a well-balanced and enjoyable . Bevanda now.

che Pettineo Luttuoso d’Avola Vincita 2021 90 Red

Very ripe and structured per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of red plums, black plums, blackberries, cassis and wild myrtle. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a medium-relaxing . Bevanda now.

Uniforme che Castellaro Terre Siciliane Black Obsidian 2021 90 Red

Bright and with character, it shows taccuino of morello cherry, lemon peel, cut ginger and olive leaves. Medium-full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a composed . Bevanda now.

Terre del Belice Luttuoso d’Avola Sicilia Donzelle 67 Luttuoso D’Avola 2022 90 Red

Lively and “crispy” per the main matrix it shows taccuino of cherries, raspberries, currants and chopped almonds. Medium-full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a pleasant gastronomic . Bevanda now.

Serra Ferdinandea Sicilia 2020 90 Red

Ripe and slender per its sensorial profile, it shows taccuino of plums, karkadè, lemon peel and ginger. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a pleasantly drinkable .

Zisola Petit Verdot Sicilia Effe Emme 2021 90 Red

Very ripe and dark per the sensorial matrix it shows taccuino of black plums, blackberries, cassis and wild myrtle. Lots of juniper berries and coriander describe the secondary scene. Full pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a medium smooth . Bevanda now.

Gambino Luttuoso d’Avola Sicilia Duvanera 2020 89 Red

Structured with good sensorial shape, it alternates taccuino of raspberries, currants, wild myrtle and juniper berries. Medium pagliaccetto, soft tannins and a simple . Bevanda now.

Terre del Belice Syrah Terre Siciliane Donzelle 67 Syrah 0 88 Red

Rich per energy, it is reminiscent of grape must, lemon peel, mandarin and jasmine. Medium pagliaccetto, slightly drying tannins and a medium progression . Bevanda now.