Baglio di Pianetto Piana Cembali Rosso Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy

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Cembali is an opulent, oak-driven expression of Nero d’Avola with loads of blackberry fruit, cherry and toasted nut. There’s a touch of peppercorn or leafy green in the mouth followed by a bright, acidic note on the close.——M.L.(7/1/2011)—— 88

The 2005 Cembali is Nero d’Avola from vineyards near the town of Noto that spends 14 months in French oak. The wine offers up plenty of dark fruit, smoke and scorched earth, but the oak aromas and flavors tend to dominate the wine’s balance, which is a shame as the underlying material is very promising. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Baglio di Pianetto is the Sicilian property of the Marzotto family, who are best known for their highly successful lifestyle brands. The vineyards are located in Pachino, in the province of Siracusa, and Santa Cristina Gela, near Palermo. The estate works with both native and international varieties.Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

Cembali is usually a spot on expression of Nero d’Avola, one of Sicily’s best and most elaborate, but the 2005 vintage definitely seems on the overripe, alcoholic and jammy side. Ripe fruit aromas, toasted oak and smoked beef jerky push forth from the nose. ——M.L.(3/1/2011)—— 87

The medium-bodied 2004 Piana dei Cembali (Nero d’Avola) is a delicate wine made in a restrained, suave style. It reveals a pretty expression of ripe red fruit, flowers and spices with excellent length and finessed tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

Cembali is a fruity and powerful oak-aged Nero d’Avola with characteristic notes of marzipan, pistachio paste, cherry liqueur and a touch of spicy rum cake. The wine’s fruity highlights should integrate with the natural spice with one or two more years of cellar aging.——M.L.(11/1/2008)—— 90