Valle dell'Acate
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Valle dell'Acate 2002 Tané Red (Sicilia)
- $60
An impressive performance from a winery in southeastern Sicily, this 85% Nero d’Avola and 15% Syrah blend boasts smoked ham, prunes and dried figs; tight tannins in the mouth, and a sweet blueberry note on the close. Limited availability. Imported by Panebianco.
— M.L.
(7/1/2006)
Valle dell'Acate 2004 Tané Red (Sicilia)
- $45
Lush and balanced, this 80-20 blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah offers attractive notes of chocolate fudge, espresso and spice in the foreground of berry fruit. The wine has dense structure and bitter cherry flavors that ride long on the finish.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
Valle dell'Acate 2006 Tané Red (Sicilia)
- Online Exclusive
- $52
Tané is a beautiful barrique-aged blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah from southeast Sicily that shows rich intensity and a velvety feel in the mouth. The fruit is dense and smooth, and the wine’s bright flavors last a long time on the palate.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Valle dell'Acate 2000 Red (Cerasuolo di Vittoria)
- $20
This blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato combines vibrant cherry and mixed berry fruit with a briary, herbal streak in a complex, harmonious whole. It’s plump and round, spicy yet smooth on the finish.
— J.C.
(10/1/2003)
Valle dell'Acate 2003 Tané Red (Sicilia)
- $60
Ripe and powerful, this is a big, bold, unfiltered Sicilian red that delivers dried figs, tobacco and berry preserves. It’s almost too much of a good thing and will appeal to those looking to make a statement. Imported by Panebianco.
— M.L.
(7/1/2006)
Valle dell'Acate 2005 Tané Red (Sicilia)
- $56
Tané is a hearty and memorable 80-20 blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah from a gorgeous estate in southern Sicily run by the lively vintner Gaetana Jacono. Aromas include ripe berry, cola, spice and crushed clove. The wine is rich and dense with chewy tannins and mouth-watering succulence: Pair it with lamb or barbecue spare ribs.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Valle dell'Acate 2007 Rusciano Red (Sicilia)
- Online Exclusive
- $32
Rusciano is a blend of Syrah and Nero d’Avola that displays impressive depth and complexity. Aromas of dark fruit, spice, black currant and earthy tobacco build in intensity as the wine evolves in the glass. The finish is smooth and rich.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Valle dell'Acate 2009 Red (Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico)
- $23
One of the leading wineries in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria appellation, Valle dell’Acate delivers an elegant and feminine expression, with bright aromas of blue flower, forest fruit and almond paste. The wine’s natural freshness would stand up nicely to ricotta ravioli.
— M.L.
(3/1/2013)
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