Pinot Nero in Sicily either works or it doesn’t. This one does. The wine shows aromas of wild berry, peppermint, chopped mint, white cherry and red rose. ——M.L.(4/1/2012)—— 87

There is new interest in planting Pinot Nero grape in Sicily. This ruby-colored wine delivers bold fruit, bramble, earthy tones and button mushroom. It’s a surprise, but it works. ——M.L.(4/1/2012)—— 88

The handsome Cusumano brothers recently jumped on the Pinot Nero bandwagon with this spicy expression of the grape from their native Sicily. The ruby colored wine is redolent of spice, red licorice and candy cane and ends with bright freshness on the close. ——M.L.(12/1/2009)—— 88