JEB DUNNUCK 96 POINTS - "The 2023 Contrada C has expressive notes coming from Chiappemacine, with volcanic and calcareous limestone soils. It lifts with lovely, floral, perfumed notes of ripe raspberries, roses, and savory, fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, it exhibits great expressiveness on the palate, with mouthwatering salinity, a mineral-tinged, gripping texture, and a long finish. Finessed, it has compact intensity and a focused and linear feel, and its mineral persistence is incredible. Drink 2026-2046."
"The 2023 Contrada C is rounded, full-bodied and delicious. Made with Nerello Mascalese from Contrada Chiappemacine and the estate’s lowest vineyards, this is more generous and open than its Contrada siblings and offers enticing aromas recalling eucalyptus, lavender, cake spice and wild berry. Velvety and enveloping, the delicious palate reveals fleshy black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and a dollop of vanilla alongside tightly knit, refined tannins that provide seamless support. Drink through 2033. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O’Keefe August 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com" - KERIN O'KEEFE
"A mix of spiced cherries, woodland berries, cedar shavings and cloves defines the 2023 Rosso Contrada C. This possesses a core of silken texturesred and blue fruits, cool-toned and pliant as an air of lavender pastille forms toward the close. It tapers off pleasantly tart and full of tension, with sweet, rounded tannins." Drik through 2032. - Eric Guido, VINOUS MEDIA
"The 2023 Contrada C is rounded, full-bodied and delicious. Made with Nerello Mascalese from Contrada Chiappemacine and the estate’s lowest vineyards, this is more generous and open than its Contrada siblings and offers enticing aromas recalling eucalyptus, lavender, cake spice and wild berry. Velvety and enveloping, the delicious palate reveals fleshy black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and a dollop of vanilla alongside tightly knit, refined tannins that provide seamless support. Drink through 2033. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O’Keefe August 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com" - KERIN O'KEEFE
"A mix of spiced cherries, woodland berries, cedar shavings and cloves defines the 2023 Rosso Contrada C. This possesses a core of silken texturesred and blue fruits, cool-toned and pliant as an air of lavender pastille forms toward the close. It tapers off pleasantly tart and full of tension, with sweet, rounded tannins." Drik through 2032. - Eric Guido, VINOUS MEDIA
