Firriato Chiaramonte Rosso

Romazini: 4/5 Stars

The Winespectator: 88/100 Points

Vintage 2006: Shows plum and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of berries, toasty oak, coffee and chocolate. Long and flavorful. Drink now through 2011. 68,330 cases made.

Robert Parker: 88/100 Points

Vintage 2006: The 2006 Nero d'Avola Chiaramonte offers up sweet red cherries, plums, mint and toasted oak in an accessible, easygoing style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011.

This estate, located in the province of Trapani, is remarkable for the quality it achieves considering the total production approaches 5 million bottles. To put that number in perspective, it is roughly 50% of the total production of Barolo in a generous year.

The Wine Enthusiast: 88/100 Points

Vintage 2006: You'll love the succulent fruit in this wine and the deep intensity of its blueberry, almond and cola flavors. This is a brawny, modern wine with chewy density and big fruit flavors. Pair it with lamb or grilled beef.