Aromas of green apples, honey and kumquats with a hint of fennel. The mouth is fresh and pure with just a little honeyed weight, with green apple, lemongrass and fresh almond flavors. A clean finish with a touch of mint is refreshing. A blend of Caricante and Cattaratto, grapes native to Etna.
Scilio, Sicily - World class wines from Etna
5.15.2012
If any winery can claim to be the true representative of the best of
Etna, it is Scilio. For more than 100 years, generations of this family
have lived, loved and worked on the slopes of Etna, growing grapes and
making world-class wines. So much of the hype over Etna has exploded in
the past 10 years; yet while newbies will come and go, Scilio is—and
will remain—the beacon for the best Etna has to offer.
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Scilio Etna Rosato 2011
Italy
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Sicily
Velvety, with flavors of small red berries, touches of cola, baking spices and rose petals. Elegant and structured; refreshing through and through, but could easily stand up to complex dishes, too. 100% Nerello Mascalese.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Scilio Etna Bianco 2009
Italy
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Sicily
There are few wines as effortlessly beautiful and endlessly energetic as this peerless white from the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. A blend of Carricante and Catarratto, two native white grapes to this unforgettable southern Mediterranean island.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Scilio Etna Orpheus 2009
Italy
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Sicily
It’s easy to get carried away by the sheer beauty of Nerello Mascalese vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna, but what makes this native island grape truly stick in the minds and souls of wine lovers is its incredible, multifaceted flavors. A bit of Nebbiolo’s elegant perfumes, a touch of Pinot Noir’s spice and grace; yet the whole package is utterly unique and one that deserves long nights of contemplation.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Scilio Etna Rosato 2009
Italy
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Sicily
Nerello Mascalese is one of Sicily's best-kept secrets, and this supple, juicy and wonderfully fresh rosato showcases the island's native grape in its purest and most enticing form. Born from the smoking slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily's imposing (and still active!) volcano, this 100% Nerello Mascalese is a brilliant rose color in the glass, with aromas that are fruity and delicate yet very intense.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Scilio Etna Rosso 2009
Italy
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Sicily
A juicy, effortlessly pleasing red from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, unquestionably one of the hottest wine regions in Italy today. A gorgeous blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Mantellato, two of Sicily's native grapes that are found nowhere else in the world.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Scilio Etna Orpheus 2008
Italy
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Sicily
It’s easy to get carried away by the sheer beauty of Nerello Mascalese vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna, but what makes this native island grape truly stick in the minds and souls of wine lovers is its incredible, multifaceted flavors. A bit of Nebbiolo’s elegant perfumes, a touch of Pinot Noir’s spice and grace; yet the whole package is utterly unique and one that deserves long nights of contemplation. The 2008 Orpheus is a rare wine, with just 8,000 bottles produced.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Scilio Etna Rosso 2007
Italy
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Sicily
A juicy, effortlessly pleasing red from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, unquestionably one of the hottest wine regions in Italy today. A gorgeous blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Mantellato, two of Sicily's native grapes that are found nowhere else in the world.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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