Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 22

Carlo Pellegrino

Sicily (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 29

Average Score: ✧✧✧✭

Delia Nivolelli Cabernet Sauvignon Duca di Castelmonte 2001

Delia Nivolelli Chardonnay Duca di Castelmonte 2003

Grillo Chardonnay Gorgo Tondo Duca di Castelmonte 2003

Grillo Duca di Castelmonte 2003

Malvasia Sicilia

Malvasia Sicilia Duca di Castelmonte

Marsala Fine Rubino

Marsala Fine Ruby

Marsala Superiore Oro

Marsala Superiore Riserva Ambra Semisecco 1998

Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro

Marsala Vergine Riserva 1962

Marsala Vergine Riserva 2000

Marsala Vergine Riserva del Centenario 1980

Marsala Vergine Soleras

Marsala Vergine Vintage 1980

Moscato di Pantelleria Liquoroso 2003

Moscato di Pantelleria Liquoroso Duca di Castelmonte 2003

Moscato Sicilia

Nero d'Avola Duca di Castelmonte 2002

Passito di Pantelleria Liquoroso 2003

Passito di Pantelleria Liquoroso Duca di Castelmonte 2003

Passito di Pantelleria NES Duca di Castelmonte 2003

Syrah Duca di Castelmonte 2002

Tripudium Duca di Castelmonte 2001

Zibibbo Sicilia

Zibibbo Sicilia Duca di Castelmonte

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Delia Nivolelli Cabernet Sauvignon Duca di Castelmonte 2001

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Delia Nivolelli (Sicily)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, violet and blackberry followed by aromas of black currant, blueberry, plum, licorice, vanilla and hints of menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
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Delia Nivolelli Chardonnay Duca di Castelmonte 2003

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Delia Nivolelli (Sicily)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana and litchi followed by aromas of acacia, pineapple, broom, apple, pear, peach and hawthorn. In the mouth has goof correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple, pear and litchi. This wine ages in barrique for at least 5 months followed by 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with fish and mushrooms, Fish and mushroom soups, Stuffed pasta, Broiled fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

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Grillo Chardonnay Gorgo Tondo Duca di Castelmonte 2003

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(Sicily)

Grillo, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, litchi, pear and hints of vanilla and lavender. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and pear. This wine ages for 4 months in barrique and for 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mushroom and vegetable soups, Broiled fish, Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

July 2004

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Grillo Duca di Castelmonte 2003

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(Sicily)

Grillo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and litchi followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, pineapple, peach and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pineapple and pear. Part of this wine ferments in barrique and ages for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Fried fish, Fish soups, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

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Malvasia Sicilia

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(Sicily)

Malvasia Bianca
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of raisin, dried fig and date followed by aromas of honey, orange marmalade and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig and raisin. This wine ages for six months in steel tanks and for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 16%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Malvasia Sicilia Duca di Castelmonte

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(Sicily)

Malvasia Bianca
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of raisin, candied fruit and dried fig followed by aromas of peach jam, honey and citrus fruit peel. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, honey and peach jam. This wine ages for six months in steel tanks and for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 16%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Marsala Fine Rubino

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Marsala (Sicily)

Nero d'Avola
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Marsala shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas of black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas blueberry, plum, violet, vanilla, cocoa, licorice and cinnamon. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet, hot and slightly tannic attack, pleasing roundness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and blueberry. This Marsala ages for more than 12 months in oak casks.

Alcohol: 18%

Chocolate tarts, Fruit jam tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
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Marsala Fine Ruby

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Marsala (Sicily)

Pignatello, Nerello Mascalese
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Marsala shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of blackberry jam and black cherry jam followed by aromas of raspberry jam , strawberry jam, dried violet, vanilla and hints of pink pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack, sweet and round, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry jam, strawberry jam and blackberry jam. This Marsala Ruby ages for more than one year in cask, at least 3 months in barrique and about 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 18%

Fruit desserts, Fruit tarts, Chocolate tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
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Marsala Superiore Oro

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo, Catarratto
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Marsala shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of dried fig, caramel and the typical hint of Marsala followed by aromas of apricot jam, date, almond, citrus fruit peel and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack, alcoholic and round, however balanced, full body, good crispness, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apricot jam, almond and dried fig. This Marsala Oro ages for more than two years in cask followed by about four months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 18%

Confectionery, Almond cakes, Hard and piquant cheese

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
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Marsala Superiore Riserva Ambra Semisecco 1998

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Deep amber yellow and nuances of amber yellow, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of dried fig, leather and caramel followed by aromas of rancho, vanilla, citrus fruit peel, almond, date, honey and nail polish. Alcoholic attack and pleasing sweetness, intense flavors, pleasing roundness and crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of dried fig, caramel and honey. More than 15 years in cask.

Alcohol: 18%

Confectionery, Dried fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
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Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo (70%), Catarratto (30%)
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Marsala shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of almond and dried fig followed by aromas of date, apricot jam, orange marmalade, honey, vanilla, ethereal and caramel. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and hot attack, however balanced, pleasing smoothness, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, honey, almond and date. This Marsala ages for more than 4 years in oak casks.

Alcohol: 18%

Almond and dried fruit tarts, Hard and piquant cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Pale amber yellow and nuances of golden yellow, transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of dried fig, apricot jam and vanilla followed by aromas of candied fruits, citrus fruit peel, honey and date. Sweet attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of apricot jam, dried fig and honey. At least 4 years in cask, at least 6 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 18%

Dried fruit and jam tarts, Confectionery, Cheese

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
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Marsala Vergine Riserva 1962

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo, Catarratto
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This Marsala shows a deep amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of rancho, almond and fig jam followed by aromas of dried apricot, date, leather, caramel, coffee, porcino mushroom, licorice, orange marmalade, walnut, hazelnut, tobacco, enamel and vanilla. The mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, an alcoholic attack and appreciable crispness, pleasing roundness, however balanced, full body, intense flavors. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of fig jam, almond, date, coffee and hazelnut. A great Marsala. This reserve ages in oak casks.

Alcohol: 19%

Hard and piquant cheese, Almond tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
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Marsala Vergine Riserva 2000

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense amber yellow and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of dried fig, raisin and caramel followed by aromas of rancho, dried apricot, vanilla, leather, candied fruits, licorice and nail polish. Alcoholic attack and pleasing crispness, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of dried fig, raisin and caramel. More than 10 years in cask.

Alcohol: 19%

Hard and piquant cheese, Almond tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
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Marsala Vergine Riserva del Centenario 1980

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo, Catarratto
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Marsala shows an intense amber yellow and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of rancho, dried fig and orange marmalade followed by aromas of date, ethereal, licorice, porcino mushroom, honey, walnut, vanilla, enamel, coffee and leather. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a alcoholic attack and appreciable crispness, pleasing smoothness, however balanced, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, almond and coffee. A well made wine. This Marsala ages in oak casks.

Alcohol: 19%

Hard and piquant cheese, Almond tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
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Marsala Vergine Soleras

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Marsala shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with the characteristic hint of Marsala, dried fig and almond followed by aromas of leather, date, dried apricot, licorice, orange marmalade, walnut and enamel. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an alcoholic attack and pleasing crispness, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, almond and date. This Marsala ages for more than 5 years in cask.

Alcohol: 19%

Hard and piquant cheese, Almond tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
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Marsala Vergine Soleras

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with the characteristic hint of Marsala, dried fig and almond followed by aromas of date, licorice, walnut, orange marmalade, enamel and leather. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a hot attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, almond and date. This Marsala ages for more than 5 years in cask.

Alcohol: 19%

Hard and piquant cheese, Almond confectionery

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
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Marsala Vergine Vintage 1980

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Marsala (Sicily)

Grillo
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Marsala shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with the characteristic hint of Marsala, dried fig and orange marmalade followed by aromas of leather, date, dried apricot, porcino mushroom, licorice, walnut, vanilla, almond, enamel and hints of coffee. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an alcoholic and round attack, however balanced, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, almond and coffee. A well made wine. This Marsala ages for more than twenty years in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle. It is perfect also drunk alone or served in place of a distillate.

Alcohol: 19%

Hard and piquant cheese, Almond tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
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Moscato di Pantelleria Liquoroso 2003

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Pantelleria (Sicily)

Moscato d'Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of grape, almond and dried fig followed by aromas of apricot jam, chamomile, date, citrus fruit peel and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, apricot jam and peach. This wine ages for 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Confectionery, Almond cakes, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Moscato di Pantelleria Liquoroso Duca di Castelmonte 2003

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Pantelleria (Sicily)

Moscato d'Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of grape, candied fruit and dried apricot followed by aromas of almond, dried fig, ripe banana and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, ripe banana and dried apricot. This wine ages for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Confectionery, Almond cakes, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Moscato Sicilia

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Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of raisin and fig jam followed by aromas of caramel, peach jam, orange marmalade, honey and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of fig jam, peach jam and caramel. This wine ages in steel tanks for one year and for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 16%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts, Hard and piquant cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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September 2004

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Nero d'Avola Duca di Castelmonte 2002

Carlo Pellegrino (Italy)

(Sicily)

Nero d'Avola
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Part of this wine ages in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
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July 2004

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Passito di Pantelleria Liquoroso 2003

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Pantelleria (Sicily)

Moscato d'Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of dried fig, candied fruit and almond followed by aromas of caramel, apricot jam, date, orange marmalade, honey and hints of lavender. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, apricot jam, orange marmalade and dried fig. This wine ages for 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Confectionery, Almond cakes, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Passito di Pantelleria Liquoroso Duca di Castelmonte 2003

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Pantelleria (Sicily)

Moscato d'Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a pale amber yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of grape, apricot jam and candied fruit followed by aromas of peach jam, dried fig, almond, licorice and hints of lavender. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, apricot jam and peach jam. This wine ages for 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Confectionery, Almond cakes, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Passito di Pantelleria NES Duca di Castelmonte 2003

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Pantelleria (Sicily)

Moscato d'Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a pale amber yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of grape, orange marmalade, dried fig and candied fruit followed by aromas of dried apricot, date, peach jam, honey, lavender and hints of enamel. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with flavors of grape, orange marmalade, dried apricot, dried fig and date. A well made wine. This passito di Pantelleria ages for 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Confectionery, Almond and fruit cakes, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
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Syrah Duca di Castelmonte 2002

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(Sicily)

Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, violet and blackberry followed by aromas of raspberry, plum and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Part of this wine ages in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
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Tripudium Duca di Castelmonte 2001

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(Sicily)

Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, black currant, licorice, violet, vanilla and hints of mace and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Tripudium is aged for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
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Zibibbo Sicilia

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Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of raisin and dried fig followed by aromas of candied fruit, apricot jam, honey, vanilla, citrus fruit peel and hints of lavender. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, dried fig and candied fruit. This wine ages for six months in steel tanks and for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 16%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

September 2004

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Zibibbo Sicilia Duca di Castelmonte

Carlo Pellegrino (Italy)

(Sicily)

Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of raisin, dried fig and honey followed by aromas of candied fruit, apricot jam and hints of lavender. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, dried fig and honey. This wine ages for six months in steel tanks and for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 16%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

September 2004

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