Cusumano

Ein heller, brillanter Wein mit goldenen Reflexen. Das Aroma geprägt von floralen Noten, Sommerfrüchten und Honig. Reich und frisch am Gaumen mit vollem runden Abgang - sehr trinkig! SUPERIORE.DE

"The sweetly-scented 2021 Insolia lifts from the glass with a smoky mix of musky ripe peaches and candied citrus tones. It engulfs the palate with weighty textures offset by saline-minerals, as floral-laced orchard fruits settle upon the senses. This finishes long and spicy with a tropical flair of melon and flowery perfumes. The 2021 is a bit richer than I crave from a fresh Insolia, yet it maintains balance throughout." Vinous

"This has aromas of waxed lemons, jasmine, thyme and stones. It’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity. So fresh, with wild-thyme and fennel notes at the end." James Suckling

Tiefe, dichte Farbe, in der Nase viel Frucht und ein Hauch leicht süßliches Lakritz. Sehr elegant mit feinem, rauchigem Pflaumenbouquet und gut eingebundener Säure im anhaltenden Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

"Some spice, smoked-meat and chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body with chewy tannins and a medium finish." James Suckling

Dunkelrot mit sortentypischem Bouquet, leicht pfeffrige und grasige Noten. Ein kräftig fleischiger Rotwein von schöner Würze und ausgeglichener Feinheit. SUPERIORE.DE

Reinsortiger Nero d'Avola, benannt nach dem Lago di Disueri, einem See in der Provinz Caltanissetta mitten in Sizilien. Tiefdunkles Rot, intensiv nach dunklen Früchten duftend mit einem Hauch Eukalyptus. Kräftig und rund am Gaumen, geschmeidig und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's a smoky, inky feel to the intense black-plum and berry aromas here. Full, round and compact with lots of fruity flavor and fine but firm, rather sticky tannin. Hint of chocolate at the end." James Suckling

Tiefe, dichte Farbe, in der Nase viel Frucht und ein Hauch leicht süßliches Lakritz. Sehr elegant mit feinem, rauchigem Pflaumenbouquet und gut eingebundener Säure im anhaltenden Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

Leuchtendes Strohgelb. Dieser reinsortige Grillo duftet nach Zitrus, Melone und feinen Kräutern. Am Gaumen eine präsente, frische Frucht, sehr saftig und mit mineralisch-salziger Ader im Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

Diese sizilianische Cuvée ist von schöner Textur, harmonisch und reichhaltig. Im Duft verführerisch nach Honigmelone, Banane und Kräutern mit einer knackigen Frische. Ein bemerkenswerter, trockener Weißwein mit guter Balance zwischen Säure und Frucht und von anhaltender Persistenz. Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Angimbé displays green melon and fleshy yellow apple complemented by nuances of chamomile and candied ginger. It’s silky and pliant in style, traversing both savory and sweet, as tart orchard fruits are contrasted by pretty inner florals. This leaves a lovely nuance of exotic spice and hints of kiwi, while finishing long yet also quite fresh. The Angimbé is a nuanced blend of 70% Insolia and 30% Chardonnay that requires your full attention to truly enjoy." Vinous

"This has a ripe and fruity nose of pineapple, yellow apple, lemon blossom and pear. It’s medium-bodied with excellent concentration. Creamy and delicious finish." James Suckling

Funkelnd rubinrot mit intensivem Duft nach reifen Waldbeeren, konzentriert, vollfruchtig und doch elegant der Geschmack, der in einem frischen, geschmeidigen Abgang ausklingt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Blackberry, tar and blueberry aromas follow through to a full body with firm, super fine and lightly chewy tannins that are nicely integrated. Long, beautiful finish. Solid and pretty red." James Suckling

Subtile Aromen und Geschmacksnoten von roter Kirsche und rosa Blüten, sauber und frisch am Gaumen, sehr aromatischer und ausgewogener Geschmack mit leicht salzigem Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Hellorange. Zeigt in der Nase feine Nuancen nach Blumen, dann Himbeere und Erdbeere im Nachhall. Am Gaumen intensive Saftigkeit und Mineralität, schönes Finale." Falstaff

"There's a tight bead of fresh cranberries and oranges running through this. The palate is quite full, but remains energetic and flavorful." James Suckling

Helles, aufhellendes Granat, sehr klares Bouquet mit betont frischen Fruchtnoten nach Beeren und Rhabarber, am Gaumen elegant mit wohldosierter Kraft, geschmeidigem Tannin; saftig, anhaltend und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Etna Rosso impresses with masses of black cherry and balsam herbs complemented by a whiff of fresh mint. It’s round yet juicy in feel, focused on purity of fruit, with tart berries cascading across its mineral core and lovely inner rose tones that build toward the close. This tapers off a bit short yet fresh, leaving a subtle tug of tannin and a bitter hint behind. The 2018 vintage was challenging on Etna, yet Alta Mora managed to cull an impressive entry-level Rosso from it in spite of that." Vinous

"Frank and attractive red-cherry, cranberry and floral aromas, plus a sleek and vivid palate make this a classic Etna red. Very good balance at the clean, mineral finish." James Suckling

Ein moderner, reinsortiger Chardonnay, der bei fast schon burgundischer Stilistik sein Terroir nicht verleugnet. Elegant, komplex und mit viel Charakter zeigt sich der aromatisch duftende Jalé mit dem ausgewogenen, langen Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich mix of baked pear, hazelnut, dusty dried flowers and hints vanilla bean wafts up from the 2020 Jalé. It’s deeply textural, almost weighty in feel, with glycerol yellow apple and melon complemented by nuances of brown spice. There’s a hearty feel to the 2020 Jalé, possibly too much so, as residual acids work to maintain balance through the long and slightly clumsy finale. This is a varietal Chardonnay." Vinous

"This has aromas of mango stone, dried pineapple, lemon and grilled herbs. It’s medium-bodied with a compact, lightly oily palate. Lots of exotic fruit." James Suckling

Salealto besteht aus gleichen Teilen Insolia, Zibibbo und Grillo und wurde ca. 10 Monate auf der Feinhefe in Edelstahl ausgebaut. Kräftiges Goldgelb mit grünen Reflexen. Offene Nase mit Anklängen an Bienenwachs, gelbe Blüten, Akazien, roter Apfel und grüne Paprika. Sehr erfrischend am Gaumen, wenig Säure, feine Salznote und eine wunderschöne Fruchtexotik. Im tiefen Abgang dann Kräuterwürze und weit ausladende Frucht mit schöner Frische - unbedingt belüften. 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

Der Name verweist auf die Höhenlage, in der die Trauben für diesen im Champagner-Verfahren produzierten Spumante wachsen. Edles Hellgelb, im Bouquet zarte Noten von Ginster, gelben Früchten und die typische Hefenote. Am Gaumen eine feine, anhaltende Perlage, dazu eine feine gelbe Frucht und respektable Tiefe, im Abgang aristokratisch-elegant, frisch, fruchtig und lang.  SUPERIORE.DE

Betörend fruchtiger Noà aus Nero d'Avola, Merlot und Cabernet Sauvignon, ausgestattet mit einem köstlichen Bouquet nach reifen roten Früchten, Gewürzen und Kakao sowie dem frischen Geschmack mit seidenweichem Tannin und langem Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"I love the herbal complexity on the nose here with dried bay leaf, Thai basil, blueberries and licorice. Rich and nicely round on the palate, but with a delicate streak of acidity and a tangy finish." James Suckling

"Cooling mint meets sweet tobacco, black currants and hints of dark chocolate as the 2016 Noà slowly comes to life in the glass. This is silky in texture with medium-bodied weight, ushering in a polished display of blackberry and plum, as a mix of minerals and sweet tannins creates a more structured feel toward the close. It tapers off long but also youthfully monolithic to hints of balsamic spice." Vinous

"This wine pours from the bottle with an inky black appearance and an intense concentration of aromas and flavors. The Cusumano brothers have hit the bull's-eye with this beautiful wine in terms of its power, complexity and smooth integration. The bouquet starts off with Morello cherry, dried blackberry, spice and bitter chocolate. As the wine opens in the glass, it unleashes granite, smoke and licorice. As far as Cusumano's Noà goes, this is the nicest vintage I have tasted thus far." Robert Parker

Sagana, ein bestechend sortentreuer und zugleich sehr frischer Nero d'Avola von dunkler Farbe, intensiv nach Sauerkirschen, Unterholz, Jod und Graphit duftend. Am Gaumen sehr kraftvoll und füllig, samtige Tannine und ein langer, leicht nussiger Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tiefdunkles Granat mit violetten Reflexen. Ausgeprägt duftend auf saftiger Heidelbeere, Pflaume und feine Pralinen, dazu frisch gerösteter Kaffee, im Hintergrund Tabak. Zupackend im Trunk, nimmt den Mund voll ein, zeigt viel Intensität, wirkt kompakt und etwas kernig im Tannin, endet wuchtig auf satten Fruchtnuancen." Falstaff

"The 2017 Nero d'Avola Sàgana pulls you close with a mix of black currants, brown spice, tobacco and crushed rocks. It’s soft in texture, presenting a pure and savory display of black fruit and inner herbal notes, all lifted by salty acids and minerals. Grippy tannins linger through the purple-tinged finale, as this tapers off lightly structured yet long, resonating on wild berries and hints of mocha and tar. Color me impressed. Give the Sagana another year in the cellar, and then reap the rewards." Vinous

"This wine sources its fruit from a site identified on the front label: the Vigneto del Torrone Bianco in the Tenuta San Giacomo. A pure expression of Nero d'Avola, the Cusumano 2017 Sicilia Sàgana is a richly concentrated and powerful wine. The bouquet is heartily enriched with blackberry preserves and cherry confit, and the wine is soft and luscious to touch. The length is moderate, even a bit clipped, in this hot vintage that front-loads most of its fruit weight and volume. Black olive tapenade appears on the finish." Robert Parker

"A red with plenty of blackberry, chocolate, some wet earth and bark, as well as black-tea undertones. It’s full-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Give it a little time." James Suckling

Ein frischer Süßwein aus sonnengetrockneten Moscato-Trauben, goldgelb mit reinem Blütenduft und voller sizilianischer Sonne! Feiner, weicher, runder Geschmack, honigsüß mit zart-frischer und zitrusfruchtiger Note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made from dried Moscato grapes, this opens with heady aromas of marmalade, ripe apricot and jasmine. The aromas follow through to the balanced palate alongside pistachio, vanilla and fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Such a complex nose, with bitter oranges, toffee, sultanas, dried figs, peaches and flowers. Some vivid jasmine tea as well. So rich and unctuous, almost a little painful and syrup-like. Lots of dried oranges, toffee and some pistachio nuts here. Viscous. Extremely long and sweet. Such a treat for the sweet-toothed palate." James Suckling

Guardiola, ein Cru aus Nerello Mascalese, zeigt die typische elegante Aromatik aus vulkanischen Böden. Feine Himbeer-Frucht, sanfte Säure und seidene Tannine, voll und reif, aber nie zu füllig. Ein moderner Tropfen aus traditioneller Rebe. SUPERIORE.DE

"An appealing note of ripe black raspberry is pure and lightly juicy, leading the way in this grippy, mineral-driven red. It's layered with accents of licorice snap, sage, orange peel and a smoky tang of hot iron. Quite elegant through the the finish, where the dense tannins hold sway for now, recommending short-term cellaring or decanting." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of fragrant purple flower, underbrush, Mediterranean scrub and fragrant spice shape the nose. Focused and elegantly structured, the vibrant palate features ripe black cherry, raspberry, licorice and a hint of saline alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins that grip the close." Wine Enthusiast

"Smoked meat, volcanic ash, licorice and wild cherries. It’s medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Delightfully mineral with spice, dried herbs and berries on the palate. Leather and dust on the finish." James Suckling

"Good full bright red. Captivating aromas of red cherry, raspberry, quinine, powdered rocks and violet. Big, dense and mineral with no easy sweetness to the rich ripe but refined red fruit and stony flavors. Finishes extremely long and with a multifaceted personality, but this young, still brooding wine needs time." Vinous

Der dritte Jahrgang des roten Crus aus Cusumanos noch junger Alta Mora-Familie vom Etna ist ein tief dunkelroter, reinsortiger Nerello. Elegantes Bouquet mit Aromen von Beeren und Kräutern, am Gaumen schlank, saftig und sehr finessenreich mit seidenen Tanninen und feiner Säure, langes Finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"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." Robert Parker