Scilio
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Scilio 2001 Phiale Red (Etna)
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- $26
Phiale (an unusual expression of oak-aged Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio) shows power, extraction and concentration in the form of toast, spice, cedar, bramble and blackberry. The mouthfeel is dense and long-lasting and the wine tastes very exotic with a touch of bitter almond on the close.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
Scilio 2010 White (Etna)
- $18
This is a terrific white wine from the Etna area of Sicily (representing a blend of Carricante and Catarratto) that delivers a rich, generous style with loads of density and intensity. Soft aromas of peach, apricot, dried hay and honey bring up the rear.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Scilio 2006 Red (Etna)
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- $16
From vineyards planted at 650 meters in altitude on the flanks of Mt. Etna, this focused wine delivers warm aromas of exotic spice, smoked bacon, campfire, cassis and black currant. The mouthfeel is sharp, focused and firm.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
Scilio 2009 Orphéus Red (Etna)
- $32
A blended red, Orphéus shows balance and harmony, with clean berry notes, licorice, drying mineral, pencil shaving, rosemary and dried herb. It would pair well with spicy lamb in yogurt sauce.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Scilio 2008 White (Etna)
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- $16
A high altitude (vines are planted at 675 meters above sea level) white blend of Carricante and Catarratto, this is a fresh and easy-going white wine that boasts bright aromas and crisp acidity. Aromas recall volcanic ash, citrus and green fruit.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
Scilio 2009 Red (Etna)
- $18
With fruit harvested from 650 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Etna (making this one of the highest altitude vineyards in Italy), this bright red blend shows small berry nuances, with tangy almond, crushed clove and menthol notes. Drying mineral notes bring up the rear.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Scilio 2010 Rosato Rosé (Etna)
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- $18
Here’s a wonderful rosé wine from (made with Nerello Mascalese grapes) that opens with a dusty pink color and fragrant tones of berry fruit and crushed stone. The wine has the density and staying power to pair with pork or veal.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Scilio 2008 Rosato Nerello Mascalese (Etna)
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- $16
Here’s an easy-going Nerello Mascalese-based rosé from Mt. Etna that offers piquant aromas of chopped mint, forest berry, gooseberry and cassis. The wine would pair well on informal occasions around a heaping bowl of fish soup.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
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