MandraRossa
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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 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 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 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 2010 Bonera Red (Sicilia)
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- $20
An easydrinking blend of Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this would pair well with breaded veal or roasted chicken. Aromas include cherry, milk chocolate and blackberry, with a note of toasted pistachio.
— M.L.
(3/1/2013)
MandraRossa 2003 Chardonnay (Sicilia)
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- $9
Gold in color and sweet, but still healthy enough to rate well. Honey, syrup and peaches carry the nose, while the palate is full of pear, banana and toasted nuts. The soft, chewy mouthfeel warns that this should be drunk soon.
— M.S.
(2/1/2005)
MandraRossa 2004 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
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- $9
A casual dinner wine with spunk, blackberry, coffee bean and a straightforward, crowd-pleasing nose. There are some faint but typically Sicilian smells that come in the form of dried brush and sea breeze. Imported by Palm Bay Imports.
— M.L.
(9/1/2005)
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