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“Insolia” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2023
Light-coloured, brilliant wine with golden reflections. The spicy aroma is characterised by floral notes, summer fruits, scree, pepper and oregano, which is wonderfully balanced by undertones of narcissus and citrus fruits. Rich and citrus-fresh on the palate with a flavoursome, slightly salty finish. Very cleanly made! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Inzolia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: glass closure
- Total extract: 22,05 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,73 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,78 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19080223 · 0,75 l · 11,07 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Marena” Merlot Sicilia DOC 2020
Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Diam
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19083820 · 0,75 l · 11,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“I Trubi” Syrah Sicilia DOC 2020
Deep, dense colour, lots of fruit on the nose and a hint of slightly sweet liquorice. Very elegant with a fine, smoky plum bouquet and well-integrated acidity on the lingering palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19083920 · 0,75 l · 11,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available
“Disueri” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2022
Pure Nero d'Avola, named after the Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the centre of Sicily. Deep, dark red in colour, with an intense aroma of dark fruit and a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, smooth and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"Brilliant dark ruby red with a brightening rim. Slightly meaty and bloody on the nose, with savoury cherry fruit, fine resinous tones, ripe strawberry on the finish. Young on the palate, with fresh tannins and beautiful juiciness, clear fruit, simple, savoury wide-meshed tannins on the finish." Falstaff
"Ripe black cherries, blackberries and dried meat with some new leather and tar. Quite juicy, fruity and fluid on the palate with a medium body and soft tannins. Smooth, brambly finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 30,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Angimbé" Bianco Sicilia DOC 2022
This Sicilian cuvée is beautifully textured, harmonious and rich. The aroma is seductive of honeydew melon, banana and herbs with a crisp freshness. A remarkable dry white wine with a good balance between acidity and fruit and of persistent persistence. Very good value. SUPERIORE.DE
"This is attractive with aromas of peaches, sliced apples, savory herbs and flowers on offer, following through to a medium body with vivid acidity and generous and ripe fruit. Layered and concentrated. Delicious with some spicy herb undertones in the finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Inzolia, 30% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: glass closure
- Total extract: 22,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19080122 · 0,75 l · 11,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Shamaris” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2023
Bright straw yellow in colour. This pure Grillo has an aroma of citrus, melon and fine herbs. The palate is characterised by present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral, salty aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
fish, seafood - Total extract: 23,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,89 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,17 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19080823 · 0,75 l · 12,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Alta Mora” Rosso Etna DOC 2020
Light, brightening garnet colour, very clear bouquet with pronounced fresh fruit notes of berries and rhubarb, elegant on the palate with well-dosed power, supple tannins; juicy, persistent and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright, shiny ruby-garnet colour. Nose of wild strawberries, oranges, watermelon, with fine stony notes and plaster. Radiant red berry fruit on the palate, well-integrated tannins and a savoury-salty finish." Falstaff
"A blend of fruit from the Verzella, Solicchiata, Feudo di Mezzo and Guardiola vineyards, which lie between 650 and 900 metres above sea level. This Rosso is vinified in stainless steel and then matured for 12 months in large barrels and tonneaux. Perfumed and dusty, with a Burgundian nose and a hint of violets, it is grippy and well balanced with good acidity and lovely texture. Red cherry and darker plum fruit are carried by fine, ripe tannins, with a soft, elegant finish. Very drinkable." Decanter
"The nose balances the astringency of hibiscus, cranberries and pomegranate with the warmth of bricks, dirt, salt and pepper. The palate features denser, darker fruit notes, which gradually sink into undercurrents of chocolate and coffee. Acid blazes around towering tannins, sending off potent sparks of spice." Wine Enthusiast
"A good example of Etna Rosso with notes of iron and minerals to go with the flavoursome cranberries and dried oranges. Beautiful transparency on the palate despite the assertive, firm tannins that are well chiselled on the palate. Shows structure and length." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,91 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,87 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,72 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Alta Mora” Rosato Etna DOC 2022
Brilliant dark orange colour. Subtle aromas and flavours of red cherry and pink flowers, clean and fresh on the palate, very aromatic and balanced taste with a slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Delicate, saline and gastronomic, it has a good intensity of cherry and garrigue with a stony mid-palate, then some darker fruits and a touch of refreshing bitterness on the finish." Decanter
"Fruity and creamy with ripe peaches, glazed oranges and dried flowers. Also mineral notes. Medium-bodied, bright and crisp with a chalky, slightly phenolic note. Spicy on the finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 27,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Alta Mora” Bianco Etna DOC 2022
Here is one of the most beautiful interpretations of the white Carricante grape variety, matured for six months on the fine lees. A fresh, dynamic wine from Etna with a multi-faceted aroma of citrus, white peach, yeast, flint and smoke. Cool grapefruit and passion fruit, taut acidity and impressive mineral notes on the dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright green-yellow in colour. Delicately smoky, stony on the nose, with subtle hints of salted lemon and some white flowers. Vibrant, salty on the palate, with noble citrus fruit." Falstaff
"The nose is defined by light, floral aromas of yellow apple, pear, lemon and white flowers, while warm, stony undertones provide balance. The palate is citrus-forward, with the tree-fruit elements also enduring, before a faintly nutty, salty finish that gets a gentle boost from easygoing acid." Wine Enthusiast
"Notes of ripe apples and pears with spices, camomile and a stony minerality. Medium-bodied, supple and polished with juicy acidity and delicious fruit. Complex and full of character." James Suckling
"From the districts of Verzella and Pietramarina, a pure Carricante grown between 600 and 750 metres above sea level and then aged for four months in steel tanks. Notes of lychee on the nose, with a hint of lemon thyme and white melon, with hints of lemon and wild mint. Salty-orange on the palate, with a fruity, citrusy finish." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
summer salad with tuna, cherry tomatoes, capers and olive oil - Total extract: 22,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,11 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,78 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Jalé" Chardonnay Terre Siciliane IGT 2022
A modern, single-varietal Chardonnay that does not deny its terroir with an almost Burgundian style. Elegant, complex and full of character, the aromatically fragrant Jalé has a balanced, long flavour. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 22,53 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Salealto” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
Salealto consists of equal parts Insolia, Zibibbo and Grillo and was aged for about 10 months on the fine lees in stainless steel. Strong golden yellow with green reflections. Open nose with hints of beeswax, yellow flowers, acacia, red apple and green pepper. Very refreshing on the palate, low acidity, fine saltiness and a wonderful fruit exoticism. In the deep finish, herbal spice and expansive fruit with beautiful freshness - definitely aerate. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2019 Salealto takes its time opening in the glass, as nuances of ginger-spiced apples, hints of tangerine and a zest of lime form its understated yet incredibly pretty bouquet. This impresses with its silky textures offset by saline-tinged acid and mineral tones that give way to savory spices and orchard fruits. The 2019 tapers off surprisingly fresh yet long, leaving hints of tangerine and yellow curry. This is so unique yet also equally enjoyable." Vinous
"Lemon-cream pie with some straw and lime undertones on the nose. Honeysuckle flowers, too. It’s full-bodied with tangy and focused acidity and a long, flavorful finish. So much lemon zest and cream at the finish." James Suckling
"A three-way blend of Inzolia, Zibibbo and Grillo from vineyards in the area of Piana degli Albanesi near Palermo, grown at altitudes of between 700 and 800 metres. A short maceration is followed by fermentation in stainless steel. The various components are blended and matured for around 10 months on the lees, followed by further time in bottle. Rounded yet light on its feet, this is very pure in its vivid fruits and clean acidity. Fragrant floral notes are accompanied by scents and flavours of white peach, yellow plum, apricot skin and orange peel. Intense and delicious." Decanter
read more- Grape Varieties: 33% Grillo, 34% Inzolia, 33% Zibibbo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 10 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 24,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“700” Spumante Metodo Classico VSQ 2019 brut
The name refers to the altitude at which the grapes for this spumante, produced using the Champagne method, grow. Noble light yellow, in the bouquet delicate notes of broom, yellow fruits and the typical yeast note. On the palate, a fine, persistent perlage, plus fine yellow fruit and respectable depth, finishing aristocratically elegant, fresh, fruity and long. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Pinot Nero, 50% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 36 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
fish, seafood - Total extract: 25,32 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,15 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 97 mg/l
- pH value: 3,54
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19080919 · 0,75 l · 31,99 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
“700” Spumante Metodo Classico VSQ 2020 brut
The name refers to the altitude at which the grapes for this champagne-style spumante are grown. Noble light yellow in colour, the bouquet has delicate notes of broom, yellow fruit and the typical yeast note. A fine, persistent perlage on the palate, with fine yellow fruit and respectable depth, with an aristocratic, elegant, fresh, fruity and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Pinot Nero, 50% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 36 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
fish, seafood - Total extract: 24,79 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,20 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,72 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Noà" Rosso Sicilia DOC 2017
Beguilingly fruity Noà from Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, equipped with a delicious bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices and cocoa as well as the fresh taste with silky soft tannin and a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"This fresh red leads with tar and black licorice aromas on the nose that transition to the palate, accenting ripe black currant, plump cherry, cedar and black tea flavors. Dark in hue and creamy in texture, with sleek tannins well-meshed to a full-bodied frame." Wine Spectator
"The 2017 Noà bursts from the glass with a clash of ashy crushed rocks, flint, grilled sage and blackberry preserves. This is elegant and silky in feel with medium-bodied weight, as a core of tart wild berries complemented by sour citrus and mineral tones adds tension toward the close. It finishes structured and long, pinching at the senses with grippy tannins, as a salty flourish and hints of plum skin linger incredibly long. The 2017 Noà is a beast in need of taming; that said, it should be fun to follow over the next five to eight years." Vinous
"A rich, round red with dark berries and some milk-chocolate and orange-peel undertones. It’s full and flavorful with lots going on." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 40% Nero d'Avola, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 32,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,62 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,60
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sagana” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
Sagana, an impressively varietal and at the same time very fresh Nero d'Avola of dark colour, intensely scented of sour cherries, undergrowth, iodine and graphite. Very powerful and full-bodied on the palate, velvety tannins and a long, slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Dark, almost impenetrable ruby red. In the nose rich chocolate notes, ripe cassis, Amarena cherries and slightly vegetal. Gripping and powerful on the palate, spreads out widely, opens up on pithy wide-meshed tannin, hearty on the final." Falstaff
"A deep coloured, purple Nero d'Avola with medium to full body and aromas of soaked blackberries, iron, eucalyptus and violets. Fresh and concentrated, with creamy tannins that show through on the slightly spicy finish." Wine Spectator
"Aromas of blackberries, stones and fresh mushrooms transition to a medium body with firm tannins and a fresh, juicy finish." James Suckling
"The 2019 Sàgana is intense, dark and earthy in nature, with hints of smoke and camphor that bring out blackcurrant, tobacco and ash. It has a deep texture, feels almost creamy and is very tasty, with plum sauce, sage and a core of salty minerality that gives it gravitas. A layer of fine tannins finishes the wine with an echo of black fruit and a bitter aftertaste. Sàgana is a serious Nero d'Avola that needs a year or two in the cellar to show its best side." Vinous
"The 2019 Sicilia Sàgana is made from Nero d'Avola from the 12 hectare Vigneto del Torrone Bianco Tenuta San Giacomo and is very rich and concentrated with dark, dark fruit and a full-bodied presentation. The wine is lush, structured and very modern with a good blend of blackberry fruit and oak spice." Wine Advocate
"This Nero d'Avola from a single vineyard of Cusumano's Tenuta San Giacomo estate, located on the limestone cliff of Butera in southern Sicily, is a great wine. It is fresh and has great mid-palate tension combined with structured tannins. Aromatic black cherry aromas and flavours accompany intense dark chocolate, spices and herbs." Decanter
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 33,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,75 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,86 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,64
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Alta Mora Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2016
The third vintage of the red crus from Cusumano's still young Alta Mora family from Etna is a deep dark red, single-varietal Nerello. Elegant bouquet with aromas of berries and herbs, on the palate lean, juicy and very finesse with silky tannins and fine acidity, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright shining ruby red. Intense nose of raspberries, cherries and Mediterranean herbs as well as a little smoky in the back. Very fresh and juicy on the palate with very appealing tannins and pleasant drinking flow." Falstaff
"A fresh, focused red, with brambly herb accenting the wild cherry and red currant fruit flavors. It's light- to medium-bodied, with a fine frame of light, snappy tannins and a subtle underpinning of tarry smoke and spice lingering on the finish." Wine Spectator
"Elegant and savory, this focused red has aromas of wild berry, blue flower, underbrush and dark spice. The radiant palate has great energy, delivering juicy Morello cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside lithe, fine-grained tannins that give it a rather drying finish. Bright acidity keeps it well balanced." Wine Enthusiast
"Complex aromas of smoke, bramble and savory herbs, followed by cloves and dried flowers. This is an elegant, medium-bodied red with ultra fine tannins and red-tea notes. Firm and lightly austere. Mouthwatering finish." James Suckling
"The Alta Mora 2016 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is a wine of unsuspecting power and intensity. The momentum takes a moment to build, but sure enough, this wine fills the balloon of your glass with ripe cherry, cassis, blue flower and rusty nail aromas. It also shows a sanguine or mineral side with iron ore and pencil shavings. Made with fruit from 90- to 100-year-old vines, the wine hits the palate in a sharp and decisive manner, thanks to the tannins and the wine's focused style. A tasting party with just a few slices of caciocavallo cheese will be huge success with this bottle." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 50/50 stainless steel tank/large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,86 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,78 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Noà" Rosso Sicilia DOC 2020
A beguilingly fruity Noà made from Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a delicious bouquet of ripe red fruit, spices and cocoa and a fresh flavour with silky smooth tannins and a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"A rich and rather heady red with plenty of pine cones, heavily roasted spices, tar and a wealth of black fruit. Full-bodied. With rich, juicy black fruit. The quality of tannins is good. Very flavorful." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 40% Nero d'Avola, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 33,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,86 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,56
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Alta Mora Guardiola” Rosso Etna DOC 2017
Guardiola, a cru from Nerello Mascalese, shows the typical elegant aromatics from volcanic soils. Fine raspberry fruit, gentle acidity and silky tannins, full and ripe, but never too full. A modern drop from a traditional vine. SUPERIORE.DE
"Lots of ripe fruit with cooked plums, figs and bark. Also some mahogany and Chinese spice box. It's full-bodied with firm, juicy tannins and a hint of wood and spice on the finish." James Suckling
"The nose of this Etna rosso shows stones, fresh mixed berries and new leather shoes, while the juicy but savoury palate has notes of grilled meat, olives and crushed stones before wild strawberries and raspberries creep in. The rounded juiciness is contrasted by a backbone of acidity that keeps the finish dynamic." Wine Enthusiast
"Crushed stones, spicy herbs, dusty roses, dried cherries, hints of blood orange and camphor - all these are found when the 2017 Rosso Guardiola whisks the taster away to the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. It is surprisingly juicy and cool on the palate, with a stimulating acidity that counteracts the intense wave of dark red fruit that washes over the palate. A layer of grippy tannins and a balancing inner sweetness allow the 2017 to finish remarkably long, leaving violet flowers and mineral tones that linger for up to a minute. Alta Mora has captured the essence of Guardiola, though intensified by the warm vintage." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 50/50 stainless steel tank/large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,89 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,89 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 81 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Alta Mora Guardiola” Rosso Etna DOC 2019
Guardiola, a cru from Nerello Mascalese, shows the typical elegant flavour of volcanic soils. Fine raspberry fruit, gentle acidity and silky tannins, full and ripe, but never too full-bodied. A modern wine from a traditional vine. SUPERIORE.DE
"A dusty mixture of balsamic herbs, menthol, dark chocolate and dried black cherries characterise the 2019 Etna Rosso Guardiola. It is surprisingly soft and enveloping, but quickly gains tension. Salty minerals and exotic spices complicate the tart red berry fruits. The finish is still a little chewy and tannic, with a residual acidity that balances while a bitter balsamic hint fades. Patience is required." Vinous
"A pretty serious expression from Guardiola, showing a unique peppery flavour with lots of dark minerals, sweet spices and tar. Also savoury berries and dried orange peel. Full-bodied on the palate with flattering, integrated tannins that give it a full, dense body. Long and spicy finish." James Suckling
"The nose starts with sweet, bright aromas of strawberries and raspberries, then turns savoury and wild with notes of tar, earth and herbs. On the palate, a gentle floral note makes the fruit elements sweeter and more delicate, but the earthy tones linger while the acidity pushes against a curtain of refined tannins." Decanter
"It shows fragrant red fruits, black cherry and earth, with some peppery spice. Dense, flavoursome and grippy with fresh acidity, the palate shows some lovely dark fruits and a chewy finish lifted by its inherent freshness." Decanter
"A pure Nerello Mascalese, with notes of undergrowth alternating with a crisp freshness. Blackcurrant on the nose, with a hint of pepper leaf, taut on the palate, spicy, with great length on the palate, with a fruity-official return." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 50/50 stainless steel tank/large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,67 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,75 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,18 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Some connoisseurs of the Italian wine scene say that since the turn of the millennium more has been done in Sicily in terms of quality thinking and management methods than in the 200 years before. The charismatic Diego and his older brother Alberto Cusumano - one economist, the other oenologist - played a not inconsiderable role in this recently accelerating development. The family winery in Partinico near Palermo, which was once started as a producer of must concentrates and, after a reorientation, is now managed with great passion by its siblings, has quickly conquered the world market with more than two dozen of its own labels and around three million bottles per year despite Sicily's very poor financial situation. America and Germany are the most important export countries. When Diego presented himself for the first time in 2001 at the Vinitaly wine fair in Verona with four of his own creations, he was immediately presented with the "Tre Bicchieri" of the Italian wine guideGambero Rosso.
The rise of the Cusumano winery, which continues to this day, was accompanied by a Sicilian wine revolution: Since then, young wine growers have not only been focusing on better quality, but also offering a home to the island's old grape varieties. After seven years of preparation, Alberto and Diego have succeeded in developing part of Sicily's untapped potential in four wineries spread across the island with a total of 502 hectares of cultivated land. In the south-east of the island, the ancient Sicilian grape variety Nero d’Avola. In Ficuzza near Corleone, with 189 hectares of vineyards the largest cultivation area of Cusumano, the climate is influenced by high temperature fluctuations between day and night at an altitude of 800 metres.
The Cusumano brothers differ from many other winegrowers on the island in that they only use their own grapes for their production. This independence gives them the freedom to experiment. On the newly added Alta Mora estate, the native grape varieties Nerello Mascalese (red) and Carricante (white) grow in the Alberello system on the northern slopes of Mount Etna on sand, lava, ash and basalt at an altitude of 600 to 1000 metres. The grapes are carefully selected and pressed in an underground cellar with walls of lava stone. The Guardiola vineyard, which also belongs to the estate, is one of the Grand Crus of Etna. The two brothers have very high expectations of the newly planted vines: From 2016, the vines will produce the grapes for one of the best red wines in the "mountain of fire" deliver.
Although the grapes of the Alta Mora winery grow on the slopes of a volcano that is still active, the wines are not characterised by excessive southern heat, strength and opulence. The affordable fresh, fruity and mineral drops are rather rich in finesse and of almost Burgundian cool elegance. SUPERIORE.DE
"The elite winery of Alberto and Diego Cusumano has succeeded with a message of elegance and modernity in establishing itself on the international market in just a few years. The decisive factor was a clear, dynamic and forward-looking strategy.“Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1972
- Owners: Diego and Alberto Cusumano
- Oenologists: Alberto Cusumano and Mario Ronco
- Annual production: approx. 3,000,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 502 hectares
- Conventional cultivation