Sicily

95 points Decanter"Complex aromas of black olives, black currants, dark cherries with notes of rose petals, tobacco and hints of leather and dried rosemary. Lovely fruit on the palate." 93 points James Suckling"Sleek and slightly austere, but with...

90 points Wine Enthusiast'Iron-rich soil, cherries, wild strawberries and sour plums meet umami notes of balsamic vinegar and mushrooms on the nose of the exceedingly well-priced wine. Lively fruit comes out on the palate, lifted by a little chile-pepper...

94+ points Wine Advocate"From celebrated winemaker Carlo Ferrini, the Alberelli di Giodo 2016 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese marks a beautiful inaugural performance for what promises to be a name to watch on Etna. This wine shows power and depth with radiant...

92 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate“A pure expression of Chardonnay, the Passopisciaro Vini Franchetti 2018 Passobianco is a generous wine with lots of honey, dried apricot and apple baked in butter. Ultimately, this expression from the...

91 points Vinous"The 2021 Brut Metodo Classico, a varietal Nerello Mascalese, opens with a spicy blend of ground ginger and lime zest, accentuated by crushed stones. This is chiseled and firm on the palate, with a burst of zesty, saline-tinged bubbles...