Tasting Notes: The Benanti Spumante Rosato Lamoremio is pink with light ruby rim and the perlage is characterized by numerous fine, and persistent bubbles. Lamorèmio is intense and delicate on the nose, with hints of red... Read More
Tasting Notes: The intense nose of Cala Cala is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. Wild herbs and a hint of volatile acidity in the background contribute to the complexity. The palate is vibrant but quite... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caravaglio Nero du Munti is made from the endagered and nearly extinct Corinto Nero grape, perhaps related to Sangiovese, it is said to have been brought to the Aeolian Islands by the ancient Greeks. The sandy... Read More
Tasting Notes: Antonio Caravaglio has grown his Malvasia organically since the 90’s. This white grape is native to Sicilia and here on the volcanic soils in the Malfa district on the island of Salina, takes on a unique clean... Read More
Tasting Notes: The COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico has aromas of dried cherry, chocolate, smoke, wild herbs, and exotic spices. Soft round fruity medium bodied palate with a good dose of acidity. Perfect pairing for Sicilian... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cos Frappato is an organic, naturally made red from the Sicilian Frappato grape. The brightness of fruit, combined with the acidity present in Frappato, make this the perfect wine to chill slightly, just like... Read More
Tasting Notes: Notes of summer raspberries and dark cherries in jam, watermelon, with pleasant hints of coffee and leather. Fresh and sapid, with fine tannins, with a perfect taste-olfactory correspondence. A vibrant piece 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
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
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: The Feudo Montoni Cataratto Vigna Masso has a golden color with lustrous, green reflections. On the nose, it presents delicate notes of bay leaf and mint, with aromas of citrus groves of Sicilian “lumie”... 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: 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: 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
Tasting Notes: The I Custodi Etna Bianco Imbris is 100% Carricante and shows the varietal characher of lemons and volcanic spice. Taut and lean at first, with age the wine gains an elegant subtlety with whisps of oxidative note... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Custodi Etna Rosso Riserva Saeculare is from vines that are 100 to almost 250 years old! 2012 is the inaugural vintage, released in 2022 after extended aging. The blend is 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello... Read More