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Medium pale red. Perfumed nose of floral red berries, geranium and violet. Juicy and saline, with a savory twist to the red berry and floral flavors. Closes long with lively acidity and a stony edge.

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Bright deep red. Perfumed aromas of violet, cinnamon and red berries. Then rich, dense and suave but with lively acidity lifting the inner-mouth perfume of the red berry and red cherry flavor. Finishes long and floral. Lovely Cerasuolo di Vittoria with sneaky concentration and real refinement.

Luminous dark ruby. Flinty small dark berries, licorice and minerals on the nose and in the mouth. Clean and fresh, with a steely spine; finishes long, clean and vibrant, with a mineral bent. I like this.

Deep red. Ripe aromas of red cherry and Oriental spices. Then fresh and juicy, but with a luscious quality to the super-ripe red and black cherry flavors that turn more austere in the middle. Finishes long and suave. This smells and tastes a lot like the 2018 Sherazade, only made from riper grapes. A blend of Nero d’Avola mostly, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

Bright medium-dark red-ruby. Herbs, spices and dark plum with a violet topnote. Then more licorice and herbs in the mouth with a juicy mouthfeel. Finishes bright and fresh with good persistence. If wine could be fun, then this is a blast.

Bright deep red. Very perfumed and precise nose of violets, black cherry and delicate herbs. Then juicy and fresh, with outstanding sugar-acid-tannin balance on the crisp, long and lively finish. Delicious, lovely medium-bodied, very fresh red that can take a little chilling. Maybe the best Sherazade ever.

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Luminous straw. Enticing aromas of orange, tangerine nectar, figs and sweet spices with a white floral topnote. Juicy and lively, with a saline undercurrent to the fruit flavors. A very pretty wine, just slightly less concentrated and intense than some other recent, better, vintages, but this is still an outstanding example of a classically rendered Zibibbo that tastes classically dry.

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Vivid straw color. Varietally accurate aromas and flavors of greengage, orange blossom, cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh ginger. Juicy fresh and dense in the mouth with a multifaceted quality and a lingering orange liqueur element to the flavors of green fig and sweet spices. Closes long and brightly saline, with a nice spicy presence. A knockout, classically dry Zibibbo.

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Bright straw. Intense gooseberry and peach on the nose and in the mouth. Very clean and fresh throughout, closing juicy and long. This is always one of Donnafugata’s most dependable wines; simple and accessible, it rarely lets one down, and makes great, uncomplicated drinking for the money. Recent vintages also strike me as having become more intensely fruity than in the recent past.

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Luminous straw yellow. Fresh, crisp aromas and flavors of white peach, lime and aromatic herbs. Juicy and fresh, with lovely sugar acid balance and sneaky concentration and length. Outstanding Anthìlia that seems to have more stuffing than usual while retaining its trademark easy drinking, uncomplicated style.

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Despite being a varietal moscato, this is extremely appealing in its fresh delivery, showcasing a wealth of loquat, dried citrus and spices. On the palate, just a touch of sweetness provides a welcome contrast to the bright acidity. Drink now.

Orange peel, pure red plums, sour cherries, tangerines and a ton of lemons. Medium-to full-bodied with great density on the center palate, but really refreshing acidity to carry this through to a long finish. Very impressive and a new wine from this producer. Drink now or hold.

A beautiful red that suggests currant bush, dark plums and cassis, together with vanilla and baking spices. Full-bodied with a really velvety texture. Even so, this remains balanced, due to the influence of the solid acidity and tannin backbone. Drink now or hold.

A ripe and juicy wine with sour-cherry and berry character. Hints of almonds. Medium body. Flavorful finish. Drink now.

Vivid fruit here with crushed strawberries, cherries and lemons, following through to a medium body, firm but light tannins and a crisp finish. Drink now.

Lovely frappato with baked strawberry and cherry aromas. Delicious combination of dried fruit and light tannins that give it a nice contrast in style. Drink now.

This is always a fun grape, and here its expresses apricot and apple candy, pear drops and straw. The palate paints a slightly sweet impression, but the crunchy acidity lifts it through. Drink now.

Solid concentration and depth on the nose here, which also manages to be vibrant and focussed. Sliced lemons, apples and apricots are all on offer. The acidity really makes this medium-bodied wine, drawing it out long and keeping it tightly wound all the while. Drink now.