Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
88 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.09.2020 with 88 of 100 points.
"Tiefdunkles Granat. Zeigt sich in der Nase mit satter Holzwürze, leicht balsamisch, dann satte Brombeeren, etwas Minze, Lakritze. Am Gaumen vom Holz dominiert, wuchtig, prägt sich trocknend ein, bleibt spröde über."
yr. 2017 5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly:
91 of 100 Points.
"5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.06.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
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yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
91 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
"Le Amarene sotto spirito si fondono alla liquirizia dolce e rivelano il carattere di questo Nero d'Avola. Corpo pieno, tannini maturi ben polimerizzati nella matrice ed un finale solido e compatto. Delizioso ora. Perché aspettare?"
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
86 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2018 with 86 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubinrot mit dezent aufhellendem Rand. Nicht präzise in der Nase, staubig, Alkohol. Im Mund ebenso unausgewogen, hat erdige Noten, wirkt ausgezehrt. Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler"
yr. 2012 Gilbert & Gaillard:
91 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
"Intense garnet with purple-blue tints. Expressive nose of red fruits and fine spices with whiffs of animal and Havana wood aromas. Powerful, rich palate with young flavours of liquorice, cassis and sweets, substantial freshness and a long, intense finish."
yr. 2005 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2005 on 01.07.2007 with 89 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin; vielschichtige Nase mit Noten nach Lakritze, dunkle Brombeeren, Kirschen, etwas Schokolade; zeigt am Ansatz schöne süße Frucht, feiner Schmelz, griffiges Tannin, wird im Finale allerdings etwas weitmaschig, deutlich spürbarer Alkohol, macht den Wein im Finale rau."
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards:
88 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2021 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.08.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly:
90 of 100 Points.
"5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2014 on 01.09.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards:
90 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2014 on 01.05.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2013 on 01.09.2017 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2017 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.04.2016 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2010 on 01.07.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.10.2014 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.10.2014 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2021 with 89 of 100 points.
"This Nero d'Avola opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned berries, toasted oak and mocha. The concentrated palate offers Marasca cherry, espresso and cocoa alongside velvety tannins and the warmth of evident alcohol. Enjoy through 2028. Kerin O?Keefe"
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
88 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.08.2021 with 88 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubinrot mit schwarzen Reflexen. An der Nase Nuancen von frisch gebackenem Brot, Röstkaffee und Nougat, dazu Bombeerkompott und etwas Lack. Im Antrunk stoffig-würzig, mit sattem Körper, rau, mundfüllende Textur, rustikales Kraftpaket mit leicht harschem Finale."
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
90 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.08.2021 with 90 of 100 points.
"Maturo ed aperto nel profilo principale mostra note di amarene, more, cannella in polvere e confettura di prugne. Corpo medio-pieno, armonico nel sorso chiude soffici e ben interpretato. Bevi ora."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
"Aged for a year in new oak, this hefty wine opens with aromas of vanilla, chocolate, plum and toast. The dense, juicy palate delivers concentrated blackberry, blueberry extract and vanilla, but you'll also notice an alcoholic warmth."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Rich and full, this has aromas of cherry, toasted nut, spice and chocolate. Its persistency would pair with roast pork stuffed with prunes."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2012 with 91 of 100 points.
"Morgante's Don Antonio is a wine that faithfully mirrors the growing success of Sicily. It's been around long enough to provide a model for younger vintners and it's quality remains excellent, thanks to a dense, inky texture and bright aromas of dark cherry and toasted almond."
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2007 on 01.05.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
"Sattes, dunkles Rubinviolett. Kraftvolle Nase mit Noten nach Schwarzkirschen, Rosmarin, Himbeeren und etwas Lakritze. Geschmeidig und weich in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt angenehm harzige Noten, viel Heidelbeere, griffiges, feines Tannin."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2006 with 91 of 100 points.
"Hats off to Don Antonio and this tight, ripe and concentrated red that ages 12 months in oak. Leather, prunes, cherry, charcoal and wet earth shape a bold, blockbuster Sicilian red; wood tones add texture and richness in the mouth where the wine caresses with its silky tannins. Drink now. Imported by Winebow."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2003 with 88 of 100 points.
"Aromas of wood and dark fruits; flavors of dense chewy black fruits, spices and fruit cake. This is a big but structured wine, with generous fruit and nice acidity on the finish."
yr. 1999 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Morgante Don Antonio Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2002 with 90 of 100 points.
"Black raspberry and sweet cinnamon-toast aromas lure you into the glass. The alcohol is, but the intense dark fruit and substantial tannins give it balance. Delicious now but will age well for a number of years."
