It was a mean thing to put anything after the gorgeous COS Cerasuolo '10, but IMO Corinto managed to express itself. Partially because it follows the theme started by Cerasuolo. It has some brine (a tiny bit, it only adds complexity), raw meat, cherry, violets and dark chocolate. Good balance and fruit. Of course, it's less fascinating, but it's a good wine nevertheless.

This is cheating, I know. But any event dedicated to Sicilian wines must include at least one wine from the Aeolian Islands or Pantelleria. These days the choice in Kyiv stores is not that rich, though I have no reasons not to repeat this beautiful Corinto from Lipari (e.g. it was part of the previous Il Pirata). And again, it was received well despite being tasted blindly.

Over the year, it became even better. A neat combination of brine, raw meat, cherry, dark plums, violets and coffee beans. Maybe it's not very complex, though it's definitely not simple. Good palate, balance and fruit. A wine that you drink with big sips. A wine that lets you step back and enjoy your moments of calmness.

Over the last year, it became more developed (captain obvious). Dried fruits, spices, wet wood, earth, fried sunflower seed, medicinal herbs, and old jam. Medium body, round and soft with medium acidity. Easy and pleasant wine. Not sure why I rated it that high a year ago. Now I need to taste their blend of Corinto and Nero d'Avola again.

Tasting this wine is amazing because it comes from Lipari island, it is made of 100% Corinto and most importantly, it's great. Slight notes of smoke, dried red fruits, spices and green pepper with licorice. Interesting evolution in glass, long and flavourful aftertaste. Appealing, bright with right level of complexity.