A certified organic wine, this offers easy berry aromas of cherry and raspberry that would pair with informal foods like pizza. The mouthfeel is lean and bright.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Here’s a bright, ruby-colored Pinot Noir that opens with vibrant aromas of wild berry, raspberry and blue flower. There’s a hint of white almond on the close and the wine end with fresh but simple fruit flavors.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
The Cielo Group has been making Italian wines for more than a century and this Sicilian expression of Sangiovese delivers easy aromas of ripe cherry, vanilla and almond. It’s an informal, one-dimensional wine that would pair with easy pasta dishes.
— M.L.
(3/1/2011)
This pale-pink sparkler, with large, chunky bubbles, offers aromas of mature berry, violet and rose. It’s an easy wine that should be a good apéritif.
— M.L.
(7/1/2012)
Famiglia Cielo (a Sicilian blend of 80% Nero d'Avola and 20% Syrah) opens with simple fruit tones and a touch of burnt toast or roasted almond. The Syrah component adds some extra density and richness to the finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Here’s a fun and informal bubbly with easy aromas of white flower, citrus, peach and pear. The foaming is soft and creamy and the wine adds good levels of sweetness, contrasted by freshness.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Made from Raboso grapes, this is a pale pink sparkling wine with cheerful aromas of raspberry, white cherry and forest berry. It’s fresh and tonic with soft “frizzante” effervescence.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Here’s an easy going Pinot Grigio with a thin, compact mouthfeel and light shadings of citrus, honey and peach. Drink this wine with Thai spring rolls or steamed dumplings.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)