Nyhetslansering Vinmonopolets spesialbutikker september 2012 Italia: Sicilia

Sicilia. Again the wines was served chilled.

2011 Terre Nere Etna Bianco:
9799501 (195,70) Lemon yellow, slightly floral, yellow fruits on the nose. Fresh acidity and elegant texture, refreshing if a bit short. 80

2011 Caravaglio Salina Rosso:
9948501 (189,90) Cardinal red. Slightly herbal over chocolates and dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leanish fruit, fuller body. 84

2010 Passopisciaro Etna Rosso:
8102201 (417,60) Pale bright garnet. Elegant nose of red berries. Fresh acidity, lively, transparent, elegant, some tannins, grippy finish. 87

2010 Passopisciaro Contrada P Porcaria:
8102601 (588,30) Bright garnet. Elegant nose of red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, pure, mouthwatering, long and elegant fruit, on the lean side, for purists. 89

2010 Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito:
9799901 (322,20) Bright garnet, fruity, strawberries, tutti frutti from Wrigley's. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit, a bit one-dimensional, slightly sweet finish. 85

2010 Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso 10 anni:
9990905 (961,10) (Magnum) Redcurrant red. Sweet nose of red berries, cloudberries and something reminicent of Pinot. Slightly spritzy, fresh acidity, a bit hollow but pure fruit follows in the finish. 86

2011 Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso 8 Monte Colla:
9990601 (465,-) Pale ruby. Rich, intense nose, more sweet red berries and cloudberry jam. Fresh acidity, burning alcohol (15%), New World Pinot in a not very elegant style, unbalanced and burning aftertaste. 75

2010 Caravaglio Malvasia della Lipari:
9948602 (208,-) (demi) Golden, lilies, whiff of honey, fairly rich. Medium acidity and rich body, just enough freshness to make it elegant, raisins on steroids, good length. 86

2010 Ferrandes Pasito de Pantellaria:
Pale amber, green rim. Intense, rich, almonds soaked in honey, rich raisins. Acidity makes it fresh, just, good length. 88

Following wines were faulty:
2005 Gulfi NeroMaccarj
2009 Pino Etna Rosso