| 2019 |
A Mano |
Primitivo Appassito 'Imprint' |
Well-concentrated aromas of cherry jam, tilled earth, eucalyptus and violet make for a solid representation of the variety. It’s plush and juicy on the medium-bodied palate, with broad berry-jam flavors all wrapped in creamy, silken tannins. Accents of tar and violet bring added depth to this well-priced Primitivo. Best Buy |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2021-11-15 |
| 2019 |
Simple Life |
Pinot Noir |
A smoky aroma leads to punchy red- and black-cherry flavors and wood char on the palate. The wine’s texture, in contrast, is smooth and silky, calming the smoke and showing light tannins. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2021-11-15 |
| 2019 |
Simple Life |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
This rich and densely packed wine is delicious and verges on sweetness. It shows ripe blackberries, strawberries and milk chocolate flavors on a lightly tannic and broad texture. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2021-11-15 |
| 2019 |
A Mano |
Primitivo |
This light-bodied Primitivo offers an incredible burst of tangy, juicy red cherry and raspberry flavors grounded by accents of blood orange, tilled earth and violet. Bright acidity and fine-grained, sandy tannins lend grip and structure, with a cherry skin note extending on the finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2021-11-15 |
| 2014 |
Ramirez de la Piscina |
Gran Reserva |
Cherry and red berry fruit is well-defined and expressive, supported by a vibrant structure. Firms up as this builds on the palate to the long, resonant, mineral-infused finish. Needs decanting now or a bit more time in the bottle. Best from 2024 through 2035. |
Wine Spectator |
93 |
 |
2021-11-10 |
| 2020 |
Di Giovanna |
Grillo 'Vurria' |
Beautifully styled and expressed with apricot, dried grass, lemon peel and subtle spice notes on the nose, it's generously weighted on the palate delivering richly textured mouthfeel combined with well-pitched acidity, finishing long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2025. |
Wine Orbit |
93 |
 |
2021-11-08 |
| 2019 |
Di Giovanna |
Grillo 'Helios' |
This is wonderfully composed showing ripe stone fruit, red apple, lemon zest and beeswax notes on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate offering excellent depth and richness, backed by silken texture and juicy acidity. Complex and very long on the finish. At its best: now to 2026. |
Wine Orbit |
94 |
 |
2021-11-08 |
| 2019 |
Di Giovanna |
Nerello Mascalese 'Vurria' |
Sweetly fruited and gorgeously spicy at the same time, the wine shows dark cherry, game, toasted nut, clove and mushroom notes on the nose, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate delivering terrific fruit intensity together with supple texture and fine-grained tannins. Generous and flavoursome with a lengthy delectable finish. At its best: now to 2027. |
Wine Orbit |
94 |
 |
2021-11-08 |
| 2019 |
Di Giovanna |
Nero d'Avola 'Vurria' |
It's wonderfully ripe and seductively complex with dark berry, roast meat, truffle, vanilla and hazelnut characters on the nose, followed by a succulent palate offering excellent weight and depth of flavour. Plush and lingering, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2027. |
Wine Orbit |
94 |
 |
2021-11-08 |
| 2019 |
Di Giovanna |
Rosso 'Helios' |
A sumptuous offering; the gorgeously lifted bouquet shows blackberry, roasted nut, cured meat and cake spice aromas, leading to a concentrated palate delivering wonderfully richness and textured mouthfeel. It's opulent and hugely satisfying. At its best: now to 2029. |
Wine Orbit |
95 |
 |
2021-11-08 |