Indigenous Beauties

93 points Decanter"This groundbreaking wine introduced Fiano to Sicily, and Sicily to the world upon the release of its first vintage, 2000. 10% is vinified in 35hl French oak barrels; the majority in stainless steel, with plenty of lees stirring. The...

91 points Vinous"Sweetly scented and impossible to ignore, the 2022 Pallagrello Bianco Caiatì opens in the glass with notes of peach and mango complemented by sweet white flowers and a dusting of spice. This soothes with its cooling acidity as...

92 points Wine Advocate"The 2022 Cami Salié by Lionel Osmin & Cie reveals a pure, complex bouquet with aromas of orchard fruits, vanilla pod, spices and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, sappy and satiny, it has a fleshy core of fruit with...

91 points Wine Spectator"A richly styled white, with attractive notes of lemon pulp and warm apple, plus a hint of grilled pineapple. Everything is washed over with refreshing saline brininess and a wall of minerals. A kiss of honey and salted butter...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"An eclectic mix of Abouriou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah come together in a fruity, juicy wine, bright with succulent acidity and freshness. The wine's grape chorus sings well and will be ready from 2024. Organic." 90...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Imagine taking a perfect apple, distilling that aroma then adding lily and rose. These are the aromas of this wine. Light and fresh on the palate with a delicate perlage, the wine shows flavors of mixed citrus, tart strawberry...

91 points James Suckling"Aromas of green apples, citrus peel and tarragon with some floral fragrance to it. Mediumbodied, tangy and fresh with crisp minerality and a sleek, creamy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now." Vinous Reverie...

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...

Vinous Reverie NotesBlend: Treixadura, Torrontes, Loureira and Albariño. Tasting Notes: Bright greenish straw color with golden reflections. Clean and intense appearance. The drop of the tear in the glass stands out, a sign of a dense wine...

92 points Decanter"This concentrated Vinho Verde is labelled Loureiro but, hailing from an estate in Monção, has more than splash (15%) of Alvarinho which, together with the terroir, doubtless accounts for the powerfully fruited,...

92 points James Suckling"Jasmine, peach and a hint of pears and minerality on the nose deliver lots of floral, yet tangy attractions. Hints of blanched almond, jasmine, orange blossoms and peachy fruit on the palate followed by a fine grip in the finish...

90 points Vinous"Vibrant, spice- and herb-accented red fruit and floral aromas show sharp definition and a hint of smoky minerality. Juicy, focused and light on its feet, offering fresh red currant and bitter cherry flavors that turn sweeter with air...