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Benanti 2005 Serra della Contessa Red (Etna)
- Cellar Selection
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- $49
Serra della Contessa (named after Benanti’s most beautiful and historic vineyard) is an important wine in the history of Etna winemaking because it was among the first to show the massive potential of this dramatic terrain. This wine is executed in a richer, more opulent style with excellent complexity and endurance, capped by bright aromas of spice, forest berry…
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
Benanti 2006 Serra della Contessa Red (Sicilia)
- Cellar Selection
- $49
A stellar, superb wine that embodies all the grace, power and charm of the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily. This highly unique and distinctive territory has shaped an elegant expression of Nerello Mascalese (with 20% Nerello Cappuccio) offering aromas of wild berry set against delicately toasted pistachio nut. In the mouth, the wine is silky, compact and very persistent.
— M.L.
(7/1/2011)
Benanti 2000 Serra della Contessa Red (Etna)
- Editors' Choice
- $38
A must-try blend of two indigenous grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Red cherry and plum is backed by delicate almond-paste, licorice and toast notes. Has a solid structure with drying tannins over a long finish, thanks to steel fermentation and 18 months of aging in French oak. A very unique and special wine, and a standard-bearer among Sicilian…
— M.L.
(7/1/2006)
Benanti 2004 Serra della Contessa Red (Etna)
- Cellar Selection
- $50
This is a benchmark wine from Mount Etna with an elegant bouquet and stratospheric aromatic intensity. The purity of fruit is remarkable and the wine delivers thick layers of forest berry, vanilla, root beer, volcanic ash and resin. The mouthfeel is firm and polished and the persistency is long lasting and very satisfying. Serra della Contessa is the name of a…
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Benanti 2004 Majora Red (Sicilia)
- Editors' Choice
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- $45
This gorgeous blend of Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Tannat and Petit Verdot (aged 18 months in oak) is delicate and elegant yet delivers power and intensity at the same time. The quality of fruit is pristine and crisp and is kept in check thanks to the wine’s spicy aromas of vanilla and clove. It finishes bright and tart with lingering notes of berry fruit and spice.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
Benanti 2005 Rovittello Red (Etna)
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- $40
Rovittello from Mt. Etna is an exceptionally harmonious and well-balanced wine with no sharp edges. You’ll get sweet spice, clove and cinnamon backed by volcanic ash and smoke. Fruit nuances appear in the mouth thanks to the wine’s soft, plush texture. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio (20%) are aged one year in oak barrique.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
Benanti 2008 Serra della Contessa Red (Etna)
The explosive success of Etna today has a lot to do with this wine. Serra della Contessa became one of this first bottles to show the enological potential of the Sicilian volcano. Elegant and pristine, this dark garnet wine offers drying mineral tones backed by natural rubber, small berry fruit and cola. The tannins are very polished and fine.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Benanti 2004 Il Drappo Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
- $40
Here is a direct and refined Nero d’Avola with a fruity core of blueberry, raspberry and cassis. The wine seems virtually untouched by complicated winemaking or too much wood and lets the quality of its fruit shine through, ending with soft, velvety tannins. Fruit is sourced from a high-density vineyard near Siracusa.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
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