Premi

“A glowing gold in color, its nose of apricots, lavender, raisins and molasses is followed by an equally impressive palate, viscous, admirably sweet but never cloying, balanced and quite focused.” Daniel Thomases

“Wonderful aromas of Muscat, with an exotic character of pineapple, peach and passion fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, very sweet and superfruity. This is always a favorite Italian sweet wine, and it’s well-priced.” James Suckling

The 2003 vintage was also very different on Pantelleria compared to Europe. This vintage brought record heat on the mainland but the tiny Mediterranean island saw enough rainfall to replenish water reserves after three years of drought. Flowering started early and Zibibbo vines enjoyed a long growing season. In fact, the quality here is nothing to sneeze at. Ultimately, this dessert wine is slightly demure, shy and closed. As it takes on more air in the glass, the wine begins to show delicate balsam notes and cola with candied fruit and crushed oyster shell. The finish shows piquant spice with nutmeg and dried ginger that adds to the wine’s elegant persistence. (Monica Larner)

Cellar Selection – “Elsewhere in Italy, 2002 was considered too soggy for quality grapes, but not in Sicily. This wine is a true expression of the vintage with almonds and pistachio nuts, full red berry fruit and toasted notes over a long finish. Comprised of Nero d’Avola, with a tiny percentage of mystery grapes thrown in.” Monica Larner

“Il Mille e una Notte con una splendida versione 2002, degno successore delle due eccellenti annate che lo hanno preceduto, si conferma un classico tra i grandi rossi siciliani a base di Nero d’Avola, e si aggiudica di slancio i nostri Tre Bicchieri. Ha un colore rubino cupo e profondo, e si offre con profumi di grande finezza e complessità… Al palato si apre denso, morbido e fresco, ricco di polpose note fruttate, equilibrato, con tannini perfettamente maturi, di lunga persistenza. Un fuoriclasse, insomma, che è la punta di diamante di una gamma di valore assoluto…”

Recommended. with very typical Nero d’Avola aromas and flavours that last and last

Editor’s choice; “Ruby colored and concentrated, this blend of Nero d’Avola (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon sees 14 months of oak and is clean, refined and perfumed with berry fruit, earthy notes, smoke, vanilla, tobacco and tight tannins. Drink now with red meat.” – Monica Larner