Sicily – Vinum Lector https://renovate.vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Fri, 08 May 2026 09:20:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png Sicily – Vinum Lector https://renovate.vinumlector.com 32 32 Torre Mora Chiuse Vidalba Etna Rosso DOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/sicily/etna/torre-mora-chiuse-vidalba-etna-rosso-doc/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:08:24 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9376 Torre Mora is a small estate dedicated to organic and sustainable viticulture, the use of traditional methods, the authenticity of native grape varieties, and the culture of the territory. The estate’s two vineyards are located in Contrada Dafara Galluzzo in Rovittello and Contrada Alboretto Chiuse del Signore, within the Municipality of Linguaglossa.

Torre Mora’s philosophy embraces the principle of “one grape variety – one territory”: a perfect combination that serves as a source of inspiration for crafting wines that, with every sip, tell the story of grapes grown on the slopes of an active volcano.

The main grape variety is Nerello Mascalese, followed by Nerello Cappuccio.

Organic wine.

For more info, visit Piccini 1882 website. VARIETALS 95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Cappuccio VINTAGE 2020  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
A captivating purple-red color.

NOSE
Rich nose with fruity notes of mulberry, strawberry jam, myrrh, carob, and walnut husk, along with fine wood and cocoa.

PALATE
The palate offers a sublime blend of coffee and blueberry. Soft and sweet on entry, it then develops on the fine, smooth tannins.

AGEING
The wine ages for 18 months in first-use oak barrels and is completed with a further 9 months of bottle aging.

PAIRING
Perfect wine to pair with meat dishes and truffle risotto.

RATINGS

90pts

4.3

]]> Torre Mora Scalunera Etna Rosso DOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/sicily/etna/torre-mora-scalunera-etna-rosso-doc/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:21:11 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9375 Torre Mora is a small estate dedicated to organic and sustainable viticulture, the use of traditional methods, the authenticity of native grape varieties, and the culture of the territory. The estate’s two vineyards are located in Contrada Dafara Galluzzo in Rovittello and Contrada Alboretto Chiuse del Signore, within the Municipality of Linguaglossa.

Torre Mora’s philosophy embraces the principle of “one grape variety – one territory”: a perfect combination that serves as a source of inspiration for crafting wines that, with every sip, tell the story of grapes grown on the slopes of an active volcano.

The main grape variety is Nerello Mascalese, followed by Nerello Cappuccio.

Organic wine.

For more info, visit Piccini 1882 website. VARIETALS Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Exquisite purple nuances, with ruby hues.

NOSE
The intense aromas of mandarin and red fruits interwoven with hints of blackcurrant, paint a complex and expressive wine.

PALATE
The palate displays exuberant tones of moss and juniper. The velvety tannins caress the palate, leaving a roaring finish, like the volcanic spirit of Etna.

AGEING
The wine rests for 24 months in oak barrels and another 4 in the bottle.

PAIRING
A perfect wine for traditional Italian dishes: pasta alla norma, tortelli with meat sauce, and lasagna. It’s intriguing with tuna steak.

RATINGS

90pts

4.2

]]> Cantine Pirovano Collezione Costantino Nero D’Avola Sicilia DOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/sicily/cantine-pirovano-collezione-costantino-nero-davola-sicilia-doc/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:49 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9349
Costantino Pirovano is a collection of fine wines that meets the pleasure and expectation of consumers while maintaining a quality that leaves its mark.
For more info, visit Cantine Pirovano website. VARIETALS 100% Nero d’Avola VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 2 g/l
Total acidity 6.4 g/l

APPEARANCE
Dark purple ruby red.

NOSE
Very intense, with hints of undergrowth and cherry, with spicy nuances.

PALATE
Velvety tannic, with good mineral strength supporting an excellent structure, leading to an unexpectedly fresh finish.

PAIRING
Pasta with ragù, lamb, medium aged cheese and roasted meat.

]]> Progetti Agricoli La Calla Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/sicily/progetti-agricoli-la-calla-nero-davola-sicilia-doc/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:47:30 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=5267 Progetti Agricoli website. VARIETALS 100% Nero d’Avola VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense red colour.

NOSE
The bouquet is slightly spicy with notes of dried figs and plums.

PALATE
The palate is round with well integrated tannins and notes of black berry, vanilla and licorice.

AGEING
After leaving the grapes on the vine for 15 days and hand picked, the skins are left on the must for a long period to extract flavours and colour.
Subsequently the wine is left in barrels for a few months.

PAIRING
Great wine for roasted or grilled meats, game and hard cheeses.

RATINGS

3.9 

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