Zisola

Medium deep straw yellow with fresh shine. Fragrant, lively bouquet of lime, orange oil, stone and tropical fruits and sweet spices. On the palate then of buoyant lightness with a fine salty component, which gives the fresh, delicious white its unmistakable character and beautiful drinking flow. In the reverberation very Mediterranean and with a breath of exoticism. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright shining pale yellow. Fragrant on the nose of lemon blossom and Mediterranean herbs, light citrus scent on the finish. Opens very juicy and straightforward on the palate, medium-bodied and unfussy, slightly salty, ideal with seafood." Falstaff

"A fruity, easy white with sliced-lemon and papaya aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fruity and tangy." James Suckling

Zisola, from the Mazzei family vineyard of the same name in Sicily, is an exceptionally well-bred, pure Nero d'Avola. In the flattering fruit bouquet a hint of cocoa, the taste is powerful and soft. SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegant bright ruby red with a delicately brightening rim. In the nose ripe forest berries, rose hips, lightly blood orange and fine spice. Shows juicy and clear on the palate, spreads salty and with tension, hearty red fruit. Falstaff

"A very pretty red with sour-cherry, light chocolate and mushroom aromas and flavors. Hibiscus undertones. Medium to full body, round and soft tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

100% Nero d'Avola gives a dense ruby violet colour and a fresh bouquet with rich fruity notes of dark cherries, honey and some grenadine. Doppiozeta unfolds explosively and finely on the palate, with a velvety tannin and very appealing length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, shiny ruby. Opened with cool herbaceous notes, of geranium, sage and white pepper, then plums. Very juicy on the palate, smooth tannins, fresh and clear, lots of cherry fruit." Falstaff

"A pretty red with juicy fruit, hints of sour cherries and fresh herbs. Light earth. Medium body, round tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Deep ruby-red. Vinous aromas of cherry, blackcurrant and tobacco. Clean and fresh, but also sweet and round, with very smooth tannins and floral flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. In a distinctly easygoing style, perhaps more so than I remember in the past, finishing with good persistent floral perfume. This is a selection of Nero d’Avola that spent 16 months in barriques." Vinous

This wine represents a new chapter for Mazzei's Zisola winery and for all of Sicily. Very few producers on the island make a pure Petit Verdot. The Alberello vines are planted on highly calcareous soils. Effe Emme shows dark fruit intensity with subtle background notes of chalk and crushed minerals. Powerful and full-bodied on the palate, juicy and firmly structured. Only 4,500 bottles were produced. SUPERIORE.DE

"Crushed blackberries with hints of flowers that follow through to a medium to full body, chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Deep ruby. Boasts lovely perfume of violet and delicate spices complementing the blueberry and blackberry fruit. Suave and well balanced, with flavors similar to the aromas, and with polished tannins that provide support to the long, fresh finish. Strikes me as one of the freshest, easier to like Petit Verdots from Zisola ever." Vinous

The new red one from Zisola is a 100% Syrah in brilliant ruby violet. Spicy bouquet with notes of black cherry, cassis, undergrowth and foliage. On the palate it is juicy, engaging and balsamic, with distinctive tannins and interesting acidity. In the long finish subtle hints of cocoa and smoked bacon. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with a fine violet hue. Opened with intense spicy notes, of resin and blueberries. On the palate, very polished at the base, spreads well." Falstaff

"Shows complexity and intensity with blackberries, blueberries and tar in the nose. Medium body, fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows focus and finesse. Pure Syrah." James Suckling

"Here's a new wine from Tuscany's Mazzei family that owns Zisola in Sicily. It appears as though the Syrah was removed from the Doppiozeta and used to make this new wine instead. The 2016 Achilles is a dark, savory and layered red wine. Although the Doppiozeta seems to have suffered from the removal of its Syrah component, this wine is absolutely soaring. This Syrah deserves to fly solo, no doubt. It should be set free. The fruit is fleshed out and intense with background notes of chocolate, spice and smoked bacon. The wine's intensity is beautiful and generous." Robert Parker