Winery - Feudo Arancio
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bravo to Feudo Arancio for producing a Nero d’Avola of this caliber at such an attractive price point. Its nose is rich with floral and rose-like notes backed by blueberry and vanilla. The structure is firm and the tannins give backbone. It’s informal but refined at the same time. Imported by Prestige Wine Imports Corp.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Notes of tobacco leaf, cherry preserve, soy sauce and toasted almond are attractive and polished but less deeply etched making this an easier, more approachable wine without the bruising of other Sicilian reds.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Hekate is an amber-colored dessert wine made from a blend of overripe grapes in central Sicily. Its aromas recall apricot, orange peel and chestnut honey and the wine offers special floral notes that last long over its silky mouthfeel. Hekate is named after a Greek goddess who bestowed kindness and wealth and was a guardian of youth.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lots of peach and honey aromas create a big, heavy bouquet. Golden Delicious apple and pineapple flavors are prominent, while the finish provides a full mix of apple and citrus notes. A bit sticky on the back palate, but good for the money. Imported by Prestige Wine Imports Corp.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows decent varietal character in its crisp chocolate and black cherry aromas and flavors. Also boasts a slight nuttiness that winemaker Calogero Statella calls “hazelnut”—a character he attributes to Nero d’Avola grown in the southwestern portion of Sicily.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Winemaker Statella says that Sicily’s native Grillo is easily oxidized, so he he uses “hyperreductive” techniques. Made entirely in stainless steel, this attractive white features delicate almond and peach aromas, followed by peach and citrus flavors. Finishes with lean, grapefruity flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The nose is on the herbal-peppery side, with hints of mint and ground spice, while the palate shows off more berry flavors. Medium-weight, picks up leather and spice on the dry, smooth finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft and easy, with plum and prune flavors that turn a bit dull on the finish. Decent but not up to the level of Arancio’s other wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Grapey and sweet, and much like a confection. The color is bold and purple, and the palate is lively and easygoing, with flavors of blackberry and licorice. The finish is lean, light and clean.
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