Acclaim

I like the juxtaposition of fruit and mineral on the nose. On the palate there’s slightly challenging acidity that is a distraction, but the fruit pushes through to the finish, riding lightly firm tannins. Drink now.  -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

Ripe, slightly honeyed dried citrus, grilled pineapple and spice on the nose, following though to a medium palate with a tight bead of dry spice and fruit. Compact, slightly challenging finish for now. Give this another year. Drink from 2022.” -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

So many forest berries and so much candied orange in this generous and ripe Etna red. They are backed up by a solid tannin structure that gives the wine more grip than most from this appellation. But, after a good start, it turns slightly flabby at the finish. From a vineyard 900 meters up Etna. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

An attractive Etna dry white with a wide spectrum of citrus aromas, including blood orange. Juicy front palate, then the firm mineral acidity that gives it length charges through. Drink now. -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

Very pleasant rosé with aromas and flavors of strawberries and cream with a little, freshening twist of orange. Medium-bodied with a relaxed feel, but there’s plenty of energy and drive, too. Delicious. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

For a young Etna Rosso this is very easy to enjoy, thanks to the ripe red-berry character, delicate earthiness and the full-bodied, silky palate. A bit simple and dry at the finish. Drink now.  -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

A Chianti Classico with cherry and light burnt-orange character. It’s medium-bodied with light tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. -James Suckling, Jul. 2021

A fresh and balanced 2017 with dark-berry, bark and earth character, following through to a medium body with a solid core of fruit and a juicy finish. Polished tannins with a lovely center palate of fruit. 34% petit verdot, 33% merlot and 33% cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.  -James Suckling, Jul. 2021

Wow. This is so clear and transparent with strawberry, blueberry and citrus aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins and a linear finish. Tight and structured. Fresh and tangy. Needs time to come together, but so bright and clear. Drink or hold. -James Suckling, Jul. 2021