
- 92 points -
November 2016 (Vintage 2014)A dense and flavorful red with dried berry. Impressive depth of fruit with a linear and mineral undertone. Intense and flavorful.
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2014
Contrada Santo Spirito is the latest project from Antonio Moretti Cuseri, the owner of the world class Tenuta Sette Ponti and Podere Orma in Tuscany and Feudo Maccari in Noto, Sicily. Dr. Morretti fell in love with the estate, which is located between Passopisciaro and Randazzo at the foot of Mount Etna, located in the province of Catania which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Italy. The 14 hectare estate is located at 700 metres above sea level and is planted to autochthonous...
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100% Nerello Mascalese, an autochthonous variety planted on the Volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, 700 metres above sea level. The, mostly ungrafted, vines are over 60 years old. The combination vine age and volcanic soils give the wine its elegance and a velvety texture. It is full bodied, but has a freshness that is a signature of vines grown at a high altitude. A classic example of Nerello Mascalese.
100% Nerello Mascalese, an autochthonous variety planted on the Volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, 700 metres above sea level. The, mostly ungrafted, vines are over 60 years old. The combination vine age and volcanic soils give the wine its elegance and a velvety texture. It is full bodied, but has a freshness that is a signature of vines grown at a high altitude. A classic example of Nerello Mascalese.
A dense and flavorful red with dried berry. Impressive depth of fruit with a linear and mineral undertone. Intense and flavorful.
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Lots of ripe fruit on the nose, with Christmas cake and nutmeg. Full-bodied, round and velvety-textured with lots of chocolate, dried-fruit and spice on the aftertaste. Pure nerella mascarella. A new wine from Etna from Sicily's Feudo Maccari and Tuscany's Sette Ponti.
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