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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)