Il Censo IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso '700' 2019 NY Times some of which were planted

some of which were planted over 80 years ago

bright red cherry fruit framed by soft

But the payoff is a wine of great depth that tends to offer amazing value due to its relatively under-the-radar reputation

and an east-facing planting from 1967 in premier cru Klausen’s calcareous sandstone

One of the jewels in this domaine’s glimmering lineup

Il Censo IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso '700' 2019 NY Times some of which were plantedThe 700 refers to the meters of altitude at which the Nero dAvola at Il Censo is planted. This wine offers a beguiling combination of plushness and tension, with fruits in the dark red part of the spectrum, and plenty of driving energy. Nero dAvola can often be one note even when it is perfectly delicious, but not here, as this shows the true potential of Il Censos terroir for producing great red wine.