ADVANCE BUYING GUIDE
MORGANTE Don Antonio 2019 – 91 points
“Tanned leather and top soil dominate the nose of this wine, before turning to graphite, black pepper, herbs and finally black cherry. Savory notes take center stage on the palate, with meaty, fermented flavors shining through cherries and plums. Structured, solid tannins and peppy acid hold everything in balance.”
MORGANTE Rosé di Morgante 2021 – 89 points (Best Buy)
“The nose on this wine springs up like a garden, with blossoms, top soil, petals, a bit of wild cherry and finally brick paving and gravel. The palate is juicy but savory, with watermelon, cherry, pennies and flower petals. Acid fires through the finish.”
MORGANTE Nero D’Avola 2020 – 88 points
“In this wine, a brooding nose of black cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate and chile pepper leads to a palate of cherry-vanilla cola, sarsaparilla and medicinal cherry flavors. Mouthclearing tannins, fiery acid and serious heat keep everything high toned.”
MORGANTE Rosso di Morgante 2020 – 87 points (Best Buy)
“Cranberries, cherries and pomegranate show on the nose of this wine, followed by freshly potted plants and hints of nutmeg and clove. The savory palate emphasizes the notes of potting soil, flower petals and crunchy red fruit, with tannins that stay relentless through the finish.”