“Noà" Rosso Sicilia DOC 2020

Cusumano | Tenuta Presti e Pegni | Sicily
Cusumano S.r.l. | SS 113 Km 307 | Contrada San Carlo | IT 90047 Partinico

19082420 · 0,75 l · 41,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

Behind Noà is Cusumano's vision of a Sicilian red wine of international calibre, rooted in the barren highlands of Presti e Pegni near Monreale. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d'Avola thrive on calcareous, stony soils at an altitude of around 300 metres – a place where the heat of the day and the coolness of the night allow a precise interplay of ripeness and freshness. In the glass, Noà is a dark ruby colour with violet hues. The bouquet reveals a complex composition of ripe blackcurrants, sour cherries, blackberries and dried plums, underpinned by notes of espresso, cedar wood, tobacco and dark cocoa. Powerful and structured on the palate with velvety tannins, a supple texture and the characteristic depth that comes from the volcanic terroir and the barrique-aged composition. The final is long, with hints of liquorice, herbs and mineral spice.

Noà is a wine with an international signature and a deep regional foundation – a Sicilian grape variety trio that combines elegance and expressiveness in perfect harmony. Ideal with braised meat, strong game or mature cheese – or simply as a companion for great moments playing chess by the fire. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, sparkling ruby colour with a black core. Very intense and appealing nose of cinnamon, cloves and dark pepper, then lots of wild raspberries and blueberries, exciting. Full-bodied, savoury tannins on the palate, characterising the course, but also good, present fruit, with a light graphite and cedar final." Falstaff

"A rich and quite heady red with plenty of pine cones, heavily toasted spices, tar and an abundance of black fruits. Full-bodied. With rich, juicy black fruits. The quality of the tannins is good. Very intense in flavour." James Suckling

"The 2020 Noà is dark and floral with a burst of black raspberry, grilled herbs and ash stone. On the palate, it displays a silky texture carried by juicy acidity, with ripe wild berries and contrasting notes of spiced orange. The 2020 lingers with stony mineral tones and angular tannins that taper off with admirable length and balance." Vinous

"A harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red, with a generous range of ripe black currant and mulberry fruit and green olive, plus fragrant accents of dill, fern, singed cedar and mocha. A core of fine-grained tannins provides supple definition, and spice and mineral notes linger on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Noà opens with a dark concentration and a chewy aroma of blackberry jam, roasted spices and chewing tobacco. The robust flavours lend even more drive to the full-bodied mouthfeel and the strong alcohol content of 15%. The two French grape varieties soften the rusticity of the Nero d'Avola." Wine Advocate