NV Alessandro Viola Sicilia Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

it looks like a release date of 09/23. This is a sparkling natural wine from Sicily made from 100% Catarratto grapes. Pas Dosé means No Dossage. Golden in color. A nice mousse of smaller bubbles that quickly disappears in a wide rim glass. The nose is apple cider with a bit of salinity. Medium bodied. On the palate, the apple cider notes continue along with a nice minerality. Some cinnamon on the finish. It is a different wine that seems food friendly. Probably best to drink sooner than later.

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2024

Current Price:

$42.00USD

2020 Alessandro di Camporeale Monreale Catarratto Sicilia Vigna Di Mandranova, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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Grade:

A-

This is a white wine made from Catarratto Extra Lucido grapes in Sicily. Silvery/gold in color with slight green swirls, clear and bright. The nose has lots of salinity, some smoke, lemon rind and slight granny smith apple notes. Full bodied. Very well balanced. Slightly viscous texture. On the palate, limes, slight grapefruits, loads of minerality and slight underlying char. Long finish. This is very interesting as well as delicious. This is nice on its own but better with food. It would be classic with trout or other fish dishes. Drink over the next five to eight years.

2017 Tasca D'Almerita Sicilia Regaleali Bianco DOC, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

B+

This is a blend of Inzolia, Catarratto and Grecanico grapes along with some Chardonnay. Silvery, green gold in color. The nose is a bit mild with minerals and light pine notes. Better on the palate. Slight soapy (but not in a bad way) more like lanolin. Then tart green apples come thru picking up intensity especially on the finish. This is clean with very nice acidity. A medium length finish. Screw capped, this took a few minutes to open. It was served at about 50F but really showed better once it warmed a bit. Very refreshing wine and the tart apple acidity worked quite well with

2021 Palmento Costanzo Etna Bianco di Sei, Italy, Sicily,

Vintage:

2021

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Current Price:

$27.00USD

This is a white blend from Sicily made from 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto grapes. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is deep and interesting. A bit of blood orange, lots of minerality, some char and a bit of wild thyme. Medium bodied. Creamy texture. Crisp with good acidity. On the palate, its all about the minerality. Crushed rocks, char and slight salinity with a slight citrus note. Nice finish. This is a tasty wine that is nice on its own but better with food. This would be a nice wine with grilled scallops. Drink over the next couple of years.

2020 Tasca D'Almerita Catarratto Buonsenso Tenuta Regaleali, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

B+

From Sicilia DOC, this is 100% Catarratto grapes. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has golden raisins with green apple notes. There is a lovely oily texture that is slightly viscous. On the palate, the green apples come thru. Lower acidity. This works better with food though certainly enjoyable on its own. Swordfish would be a nice accompaniment. Drink over the next couple years.

2022 Tasca D'Almerita Catarratto Buonsenso Tenuta Regaleali, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2022

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Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is made from 100% Cataratto grapes in Sicily. Silvery/green in color, clear and bright. The nose is refreshing with peach, sea air and slight char. Medium bodied. Slightly viscous, "liquidy" texture. On the palate, peaches with a slight bitter almond note (in a good way) and char. Plenty of depth here. Long finish. This is a complex wine but also refreshing. It is crisp, food friendly and reasonably priced. This is lovely on its own and would be great with fried shrimp or other sea food. Drink over the next fiver to eight years.

NV Alessandro Viola Sicilia Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

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