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Di Giovanna 2010 Grecanico (Sicilia)

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Made with organically-farmed fruit, this Sicilian Grecanico opens with nice fullness, density and creamy aromas of lemon mousse and tangerine skin. The wine would make a perfect match to raw fish or sushi.  — M.L.  (4/1/2012)
86
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Di Giovanna 2010 Grillo (Sicilia)

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Di Giovanna (an organic producer) shows a nice portfolio of easy-drinking white wines. This Grillo, for example, is redolent of passion fruit, lemon soda and vanilla cream.  — M.L.  (4/1/2012)
85
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Di Giovanna 2009 Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia)

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Made from organically-farmed Nerello Mascalese, this simple wine does show true varietal characteristics of wild fruit, dark mineral and cola. The aromas are mild and the mouthfeel delivers medium intensity.  — M.L.  (4/1/2012)
84
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Di Giovanna 2010 Viognier (Sicilia)

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Made with organically-farmed Viognier, this is a unique, slightly awkward white wine with muddled aromas of kiwi, green fruit, green leaf and wild caper. The mouthfeel is thin, compact and fresh.  — M.L.  (4/1/2012)
83
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Di Giovanna 2010 Syrah (Sicilia)

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This all-Sicilian Syrah opens with smoky or burnt aromas of asphalt and toasted nut. There is some distant red fruit in the background, along with tangy citrus and dill.  — M.L.  (4/1/2012)
82
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Di Giovanna 2010 Gerbino Red (Sicilia)

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Gerbino is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d’Avola and Syrah that offers an awkward bouquet of red fruit, bitter almond and tangy dill. A charred burnt note also appears on the close.  — M.L.  (4/1/2012)
81
points

Di Giovanna 2010 Cabernet Franc (Sicilia)

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Made from organically-farmed fruit, this Sicilian expression of Cabernet Franc is heavily marked by sour aromas of green vegetables and chopped dill.  — M.L.  (4/1/2012)
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