Il Censo Praruar Terre Siciliane Catarratto 2017
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Good luck pulling your attention away from the 2017 Catarratto Praruar. All it takes is one tilt of the golden-amber-colored nectar in your glass, and its exotic bouquet of sugar-dusted ginger, dried nectarines, crushed green apple, geranium and mint creates a unique yet captivating display. This is powerful and deeply textural, with a pretty inner sweetness balanced by brisk acids and tart orchard fruits, complemented by savory brown spice and a mind-bending addition of cocoa toward the close. For all of its density, the Praruar turns squeaky-clean through the finale, yet still full of lively energy, resonating on floral-tinged peaches and pears. Frankly, this is probably the most interesting interpretation of Catarratto that I’ve ever experienced; but be aware that it is unabashedly an orange-style wine, which won’t appeal to all palates. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2021)
Good luck pulling your attention away from the 2017 Catarratto Praruar. All it takes is one tilt of the golden-amber-colored nectar in your glass, and its exotic bouquet of sugar-dusted ginger, dried nectarines, crushed green apple, geranium and mint creates a unique yet captivating display. This is powerful and deeply textural, with a pretty inner sweetness balanced by brisk acids and tart orchard fruits, complemented by savory brown spice and a mind-bending addition of cocoa toward the close. For all of its density, the Praruar turns squeaky-clean through the finale, yet still full of lively energy, resonating on floral-tinged peaches and pears. Frankly, this is probably the most interesting interpretation of Catarratto that I’ve ever experienced; but be aware that it is unabashedly an orange-style wine, which won’t appeal to all palates. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2021)
9.2
Adriana Fabbro
Allspice (and literally all spice) on the attack. Apricot, bruised apple and floral on the mid palate; silty clay and olive brine on the finish. To be honest, the tannins + alcohol (14.5%) this vintage are a bit strong for me—especially without food, but excellent with garlicky /anchovy pasta (night 1) and cinnamony / gingery daal (night 1). As you can from by the familiar label, these guys are acolytes of Paolo Bea.
Allspice (and literally all spice) on the attack. Apricot, bruised apple and floral on the mid palate; silty clay and olive brine on the finish. To be honest, the tannins + alcohol (14.5%) this vintage are a bit strong for me—especially without food, but excellent with garlicky /anchovy pasta (night 1) and cinnamony / gingery daal (night 1). As you can from by the familiar label, these guys are acolytes of Paolo Bea.
9.1
Barbie Bertisch
Nectarines
Nectarines
9.1
Pinotman /// Andreas
Interesting. Quite a bit of heat. 14.5%. Dried apricots, touch bitter, orange blossoms. Tannins; tart. Reminds me a little bit of Sauterne. Has weight. Fun
Interesting. Quite a bit of heat. 14.5%. Dried apricots, touch bitter, orange blossoms. Tannins; tart. Reminds me a little bit of Sauterne. Has weight. Fun
8.9
