Tasting Notes: The Planeta Rose is a delicate and light expression of Syrah and Nero d'Avola. Floral notes of hibiscus and rosehip and hints of wild strawberries, blackberries and honey melon fill the glass. Lively and fresh... Read More

Tasting Notes: Rosso di Contrada is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. The palate is vibrant but quite dry as it unfolds with clove and orange zest mingling with sour cherry. The fruit and spice are predominant... Read More

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color with green reflections, the Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa has strong notes of white peach, loquat, and floral aromas of Sicilian Spanish broom, jasmine and almond flowers on the nose. On... Read More

Tasting Notes: Costanzo Etna Rosso Mofete, hailing from volcanic soil, features a spicy nose with notes of wild herbs, rose and volcanic ash. On the palate it is juicy and balanced with delicate flavors of dark berries that give... Read More

Tasting Notes: Muscatedda is the local name of the first vineyard that was harvested in the area. Prima vigna muscatedda comes from the only native white grape variety of the territory of Val di Noto, the Moscato di Noto. An aromatic... Read More

Tasting Notes: Immediately open and generous from the start, the Vittoria Pithos Rosso (60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato) does not need much coaxing before it releases its pretty aromas of wild berry, rose hip, pressed violet... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Calabretta Nerello Mascalese has strawberry, red cherry and violet aromas and flavors, complicated by hints of fresh ginger, white pepper and lemon peel. A flavorful, mature wine that is deep with notes of... Read More

Estate History: Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 by Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Cirino Strano. These three old school friends started out making wines for pleasure and ended up transforming the future of... Read More

Tasting Notes: Russo’s ‘Nerina’ is a rich blend of Carricante, Catarratto and other local varieties. Several of the vines used for this wine are over 100 years old, which adds incredible concentration and depth.... Read More

Tasting Notes: From the most lauded vineyard site, San Lorenzo, this darkly brooding and elegant wine needs the most time to come around, but when it does, it's sure to make an impression. San Lorenzo is located closest to... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso San Lorenzo opens with flowery perfumes mixed with white pepper, dried herbs, and small red berries in a tantalizing display. The ultra-silky palate shows pure mineral notes, roses,... Read More