Il Censo IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso '700' 2019 NY Times But the payoff is a

But the payoff is a wine of great depth that tends to offer amazing value due to its relatively under-the-radar reputation

“Ambvivalent” nonetheless cuts a racy figure

“Saint Honorat”—named after a bishop who blessed these vineyards during a long-ago pilgrimage—is a spontaneously fermented blend of 70% Grenache

Comprised of 50% each Cabernet Franc and Merlot planted in a 1

and an east-facing planting from 1967 in premier cru Klausen’s calcareous sandstone

Il Censo IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso '700' 2019 NY Times But the payoff is aThe 700 refers to the meters of altitude at which the Nero dAvola at Il Censo is planted. This wine offers a beguiling combination of plushness and tension, with fruits in the dark red part of the spectrum, and plenty of driving energy. Nero dAvola can often be one note even when it is perfectly delicious, but not here, as this shows the true potential of Il Censos terroir for producing great red wine.