Cabernet can be hit-or-miss in Sicily, but this one's a hit. The dusty cassis and field-green aromas lead to rich dark-fruit flavors with plenty of tobacco, bitter chocolate and coffee grinds. A full, plush mouthfeel with lots of oak balances the other components. This wine is approachable now but will hold well through 2010——W.E.(12/31/2002)—— 90