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MandraRossa 2009 Cartagho Nero d’Avola (Sicilia)
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- $25
Cartagho from powerhouse winery MandraRossa (one of Italy’s most important cooperatives) presents a very modern, opulent expression of Nero d’Avola, with dark fruit and bright Christmas spice. The finish offers a lively touch of bitter almond.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
MandraRossa 2010 Santannella White (Sicilia)
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- $18
Santannella is an innovative blend of Fiano, Viognier and Chenin Blanc from sunny Sicily, with bold aromas of pineapple, toasted almond, exotic and passion fruits. There are background tones of clove and cinnamon and generous, buttery intensity on the close.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
MandraRossa 2010 Syrah (Sicilia)
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- $10
This easy expression of Syrah is redolent of ripe berry, moist earth and forest floor. There’s a touch of fresh mint or peppermint as well, and a drying mineral feel on the close.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
MandraRossa 2004 Shiraz (Sicilia)
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- $9
This is one of those hammer-over-your-head reds that takes aromatic intensity to the stratosphere. Inky black in color with cracked white pepper, exotic spice, resin, crushed stone, cedar, cherry fruit marmalade; there are no subtle nuances here, only bold statements. Imported by Palm Bay Imports.
— M.L.
(7/1/2006)
MandraRossa 2009 Bonera Red (Sicilia)
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- $19
Bonera is a blend of Nero d’Avola (50%) and equal parts Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon. The bouquet is sweet and soft, with bright tones of red cherry, chocolate and espresso bean. The mouthfeel is firm, tight and fresh.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
MandraRossa 2007 Syrah (Sicilia)
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- $10
Easy and genuine, this unoaked expression of Syrah carries forth fresh aromas of blueberry, black cherry, spice and black pepper. It’s an unassuming red wine that offers the pulp and consistency to pair with spaghetti and meat sauce.
— M.L.
(3/1/2011)
MandraRossa 2007 Nero d’Avola (Sicilia)
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- $10
Aged in stainless steel to maintain the freshness of the wine’s bright fruit aromas, this is a simple easy-drinking red. The wine shows good harmony and bright cherry and blackberry flavors on the close.
— M.L.
(3/1/2011)
MandraRossa 2008 Pinot Grigio (Sicilia)
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- $10
Fresh floral and peach-like aromas emerge from the nose of this pristine expression of Pinot Grigio from sunny Sicily. You’ll get aromas of chopped herb, lemon and yellow rose. The mouthfeel is zesty and bright. Highly recommended at this low price.
— M.L.
(4/1/2010)
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