Palari, Faro Sicily

Finally developing some maturity notes of raspberries, leather and plum. Never lived up to the expectation of a much lauded wine, but at least some return on investment.

2005 vintage

What a wonderfull wine, if you like its personality. It still need a bit of Air, but with food it is ready now. In the nose liqued iron and blood. High acidity with a full and long aftertaste. More juicy and not so dry mineral as most high level Etna wines. High complexity. I am happy, that I took this one home from a winestore In Napoli on a familytrip.

2008 vintage

Outstanding, mature resembles to a bordeaux, leather, farmyard. Superb

2005 vintage

Dinner at Bar-a-Thym (Bar-a-Thym) : This was pretty nice. Better than the 2006 that we had alongside I thought, certainly a little fresher. The nose showed more lifted notes of black cherries and dark berries, again seasoned with a nice lift of herb, spice and with a little toss of ashy earth. The palate was still very youthful, with strands of firm, but rather fine tannins, and decent acidity coiled through rather rustic notes of black cherries and berries, again …

2008 vintage

Is and has never been up to expectation nor price tag. A rip-off.

2005 vintage

Very nice. Particularly after open for 5 hours. Became deep and complex

2008 vintage

Aerated in wide bottom decanter for 90 minutes, followed over the following two hours. Fully mature wine that still offers a solid (and fun) degree of freshness. Elegant medium body, with a lovely transparency to place and grape, and at the same time one can see the considered approach of the winemaker, as well, resulting in an elegant, precise but not severe, drop. I'll look for more; as if I could be so lucky. Too bad others know about these …

2008 vintage

Leathery red fruit, quite bretty, herbal savory spice character. Pleasing body and acidity, tannins still quite present. A mature but lively and lovely bottle.

2008 vintage

The score is based on night 2. First night was a pleasant PnP: cherry fruit and excellent balance of fruit weight, tannin and acid. Night two brought on an explosion of complex aromas and flavors, mostly on the earthy, meaty and herbal spectra. If you have this wine, consider a good decanting to get this effect; wow.

2008 vintage

Another Random Wine Night!: Easy to drink, good value

2008 vintage

Deep cherry flavors. Delish.

2005 vintage

Slowox for one hour. Translucent garnet colour, still quite youthful. Beautiful blackberry, black cherry, kardamon and nutmeg nose. Palate with redcurrant and cinnamon, quite straightforward. Reasonable length Very enjoyable.

2008 vintage

Rich and complex. Much more interesting than I was expecting

2008 vintage

A blend mainly composed of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio with a small addition of local cultivars Acitana, Calabrese (Nero d'Avola), Cappuccio Tignolino, Galatena and Nocera. Aged for a year in oak barrels. 13,5% alcohol. Deep and moderately translucent pomegranate color. Dusty, savory and perhaps very slightly unclean nose with aromas of blackcurrant jam, some musty tones and a little bit of pungent cheesy character. The wine is dense, full-bodied and somewhat restrained on the palate with relatively light flavors …

2005 vintage

Great wine, arguably at its best right now. Very complex, with taste seemingly changing second by second in the palate.

2005 vintage

Opened and let it breath in bottle for 1 hr. Light in color like a Nebbiolo with some bricking. Aromas of red fruits, mature cranberries, red cherries.....it looks like a Nebbiolo but the aromas remind me of a Sangiovese. Velvety mouthfeel, definitely at peak now. Starts off with some fruit that leads into refreshing balsamic acidity. Really polished tannins that linger on the palate....very elegant finish. Long after taste 1+ minutes.

2005 vintage

Italian tasting for the Friday Group, at our house: Reds: 2008 Palari Faro, 2010 Giuseppe Gabbas Cannonau “Dule,” 2008 Cantine sardus Pater Carignano del Sulcis Superiore “Arruga,” 2014 Elena Fucci Aglianico del Vulture “Titolo,” and 2011 Oasi Degli Angeli “Kurni.” The Faro was probably the most elegant of the reds served. Dark garnet color. Nuanced nose of red and dark fruits and some spice, a little bit of cinnamon. Smooth and balanced palate, red fruit and plenty of structure. Long …

2008 vintage

A lot darker than a 100 % Mascalese. Lovely aromas of strawberries. Fat, velvety and opulent in the mouth, at least compared with a Mascalese.

2005 vintage

Light nose of roses and cranapple. Taste is rather full bodied and young. Tannic cedar, blackberry taste. I plan to not open the next one until 2020-2022

2008 vintage

Tre Galli (Tre Galli - Torino) : The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. It smells like strawberry, raspberry and black pepper. The body is medium.

2005 vintage

Delish, intense, aromatic, oak in check or better integrated this time, really tasty and drinking well now.

2008 vintage

Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera Expressive nose, blueberries and noticeable spice, pink pepper. Also moss. Palate: medium full-bodied, very dry, not very long, oak bitterness that is not very pleasing.

2008 vintage

I didn't have very high expectations for this based on previous reviews, but I thought it was surprisingly good. It's definitely a mature wine, not quite brick but moving in that direction. There is still a pleasant balance of red fruit and gentle tannins. I think it is in a good spot to drink now.

2005 vintage

Give it 2 more years

2008 vintage

Tasted at Wine Advocat event - A matter of taste. A nerello mascalese blend. Dark ruby. Expressive nose of dark fruit with lots of spices. Medium-full bodied on the palate. In my view this is the most interesting varietal from Sicily.

2008 vintage

Almost rendered undrinkable in the winery due to small barrels completely dominating the nose. The palate confirms the nose. Lacks the earthiness, elegance and lightness of many Etna rossos, this had much darker fruit and hides all the good properties of high quality Nerello blends behind oak.

2005 vintage

Ripe sour cherry red --- Nose flowery, marzipan, bitter almond, lilac, minerality, iodine, sweetness, candy shop --- Palate fresh, acidic, medium body, herbs, some sweetness, forest floor, herbal charachter, elegant tartness, orange peel, sour cherry --- Finishes on minerality, red fruit notes and earthy tones, black olives at the end. If you try a lot of vines you are tempted to put the vine in your pre-defined categories. This vine destroys every temptation, it is unique. Many floral and herbal …

2005 vintage

The first of this wine that didn't excite. This bottle a bit thin and sour. Hopefully an off bottle. . .

2005 vintage

Opened and let it breath in bottle for 1 hr. Very young looking wine that looks very much like a Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo. Very aromatic wine with aromas of red cherries and forest floor. Suave mouthfeel with cherries and raspberries flavors. Good acidity which makes it good on its own or with food. Tannins are well integrated and are now silky smooth, they remind me of a mature Barbaresco. Long finish and persistent aftertaste....at least 50-60 secods

2005 vintage

Good Friday Dinner with Hakka Food (Alex's place) : I rather liked this Sicilian wine. Highly feted by Gambero Rosso, it is made from a blend of unusual local varities (from the more widely known Nerello to stranger stuff like Nocera, Acitana, Tignolino and others). It had a rather Pinot-like nose, with clear, high-toned scents of dark cherries and berries wed to slightly perfumed notes of herb and dried flowers and a toss of dried earth. Pretty nice, and somehow …

2005 vintage

Drank 2 bottles at christmas-dinner: lamb-gigot (recipe from Apulia with Italian parsle -pecorino crackling) First bottle decanted 4 hours and second 2 hours in advance. No significant difference in both bottles. Garnet red, complex nose. Earthy, spices, a hint vanilla / oak. medium-fullbodied, good mouth feeling, polished tannins, well balanced, again a bit oak, caramel,black berries. medium finish with a delicate bitterness.

2005 vintage

be patient with this one, as it has rather rough edges if you just P&P, assuming that a Southern Italian wine from 2005 must be ready to go now. it starts to be accessible after 1 hr under oxygen. eye: this is stil opaque in the middle with increasing fading towards the rim. ruby, no bricking. nose: cooked red fruit, lactic acid, hint of licorice and chocolate, rose water, oak. palate: mid body with mid grained tannins, good structure, weight …

2005 vintage

Helder robijnrood. Kruidig, kaneel en honing in de neus. In de smaak cassis en framboos, vol en rond. Frisse zuren en zachte tannines.

2005 vintage

nice wine but it doesn't live up to it's hype.

2005 vintage

Light cherry red --- Nose flowery, red berries, spicy, some plum, some tar, mint, cherry, olive, nuts --- Mouthfeel fesh, vivid, watery --- Palate a lot going on, a beauty behind a curtain, lilac, cherry, tar, herbs, curry ketchup, green olive --- Finishes on bark, earthy tones, minerality. This vine is asking full attention and patience and answers with a multi layered structure of fruit, soil and minerality. The class is 92, the delicious factor 90.

2005 vintage

Just to be fair in rating this vine, really improved with air, stick to my previous notes while realizing the vine becomes more and more delicious. This is special.

2005 vintage

Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera ed altri autoctone. Ruby. Lifted, focused red fruit, dominated by strawberries. Palate is silky, intense, flowing, finishes on long, velvety tannins. Very good handling of oak. A wine that is sure to please. Modern. E. Tasted at Sicilia en primeur.

2008 vintage

2011 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Tasting; 2/15/2011-2/16/2011 (Beltramo's in Menlo Park, California, and Fort Mason, San Francisco, California) : Medium dark red color; reduction, tart red fruit nose; reduction, tart red fruit, smoke palate; medium finish

2008 vintage

Not as impressive as I hoped. Medium bodied, light colored. I've had much better expressions of these grapes, especially from Cos. Not worth the price. Not much complexity and a short finish. Can't recommend at this price point.

2005 vintage

Spectacular bottle. Great structure and balance. Amazing wine. This is what it's all about.

2005 vintage

Day 1: Decanted for approx 45-60 minutes. Earthy, leather notes in its nose, slowly opening up over time. Lots of power, almost fiery and feisty. Palate of wild roses, burned wood and dark, ripened plums. The tannins indicate it will definately last for 3-5 more years. Day 2: Less fiery, although still some rough edges - no beginners wine. It's a true Sicilian Masterpiece. Nose developed more floral notes and the palate is now less smokey, giving the dark fruits …

2005 vintage

This bottle drank very well. Nice earthy bouquet with little oak coming through. Soft and balanced on the palate. Finish, while not lengthy is delightful. I have had the 2001, 2002 and 2004 vintages over the past few years. This is comparable to the 2004 and 2002. The 2001 lacked balance.

2005 vintage

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