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Cusumano 2008 Benuara Red (Sicilia)

Editors' Choice

Price $16

This is a particularly well-balanced edition of Benuara (a 70-30 blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah) that boasts a very nice quality and integrity of fruit followed by fresh aromas of blackberry, cherry and a shading of exotic spice. The low price will also win you over. — M.L. (3/1/2011)

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Cusumano 2011 Benuara Red (Sicilia)

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Price $14

This fresh blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah opens with a ripe raspberry note, and it shows a soft, plush texture and a chewy close. It has a ripe blackberry flavor, with a smooth, creamy texture. — M.L. (3/1/2013)

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Cusumano 2001 Benuara Red (Sicilia)

Price $15

A 70-30 blend, this is a lush, fruity wine. Displays mixed berry flavors, with the Syrah really showing on the finish, where the wine evokes juicy blueberries and blackberries. — J.C. (10/1/2003)

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Cusumano 2005 Benuara Red (Sicilia)

Price $15

Just released but already mature and composed in presentation (20% sees oak), this Nero d’Avola and Syrah blend has rich aromas of milk chocolate, blackberry, earth and moist tobacco with moderately soft tannins on the persistent finish. Imported by Vin Divino. — M.L. (7/1/2006)

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Cusumano 2009 Benuara Red (Sicilia)

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Price $16

Nero d’Avola and Syrah are blended to produce a dark, hearty red wine with overtones of dried herb and black olive. The wine is fresh and smooth, with a touch of bitter almond on the finish. — M.L. (4/1/2012)

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Cusumano 2010 Benuara Red (Sicilia)

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Price $17

Benuara is a 70-30 blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah with a strongly menthol-driven nose enhanced by dark fruit, spice and green olive. Pair this wine with tapenade-crusted chicken. — M.L. (4/1/2012)

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Cusumano 2007 Benuara Red (Sicilia)

Price $16

Benuara—a blend of Nero d’Avola (70%) and Syrah (30%)—is characterized by distinct aromas of soy sauce, root beer and Chinese spice. The wine offers soft, smooth texture and polished tannins, but its Asian profile suggests a pairing with hearty Indian or Thai curries. — M.L. (2/1/2009)

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