Winery - Principi di Spadafora
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bold and black with impenetrable thickness and inky tones of blackberry, smoked ham and peppercorn, this is a dense and opulent wine that shows the best of sunny Sicily with spicy overtones and a thick, full feel.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
If one man is to be named producer of Sicily’s best Syrah, that honor must go to Francesco Spadafora. This monumental wine is a thick, inky-black bruiser that delivers a big rush of flavor: thick ripe cherry, tobacco, leather, smoked ham, cracked black pepper, charcoal, cedar wood and the list goes on. Intense, delightful and complex, the tannins are soft as silk and the flavors, multilayered. Imported by Banville & Jones Wine Merchants.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sole dei Padri is among the top three best Syrahs from Italy. The wine is impenetrable, deeply concentrated and packed full with intensity and charm. You’ll get notes of black spice, leather, tobacco, blackberry and cola. The mouthfeel is fantastically caressing and velvety.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This succulent Syrah ages 12 months in oak to produce a soft and deeply concentrated wine with penetrating aromas of smoked ham, curry leaves and drying mineral tones. It has a thick, velvety mouthfeel and firm tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Well-executed and very intense, this dense Sicilian Cabernet imparts a few green notes of dried herbs, bell pepper and coffee bean. Here, the rosemary and wild sage nuances are very attractive and the wine sits confidently in the mouth thanks to its firm tannins and solid structure.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This abundant Sicilian Syrah opens with a pretty ruby color and deep concentration and segues to aromas of exotic spice, smoked ham, bacon fat, black ink and espresso bean. The wine scores high in terms of intensity and balance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Meaty black fruit, cherry, blueberry and plum set the stage for what is a youthful and fruit-driven Sicilian red. The wine has an informal personality that would pair well with hamburgers or pasta.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This spunky, cheerful Sicilian blend of Inzolia, Catarratto and Grillo offers fresh tones of green apple, kiwi, passion fruit and chopped mint. The wine has a smooth, clean and direct delivery that would pair with tabbouleh or rice salad.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Another blockbuster Sicilian Syrah from Spadafora that appears splendidly concentrated and inky with deep and penetrating toasted notes and aromas of prune, leather, pipe tobacco and granite. The wine sees 12 months of barrique aging, which gives it a silky, tight texture. Imported by Banville & Jones Wine Merchants.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An intense blend of Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that beautifully underlines the producer’s individualistic winemaking philosophy. There are earthy, iron-like tones with blackberry, spice and cracked white pepper. The Cabernet portion renders a tight, tannic backbone. Imported by Banville & Jones Wine Merchants.
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