Red wine • 85% Nerello Mascalese, 15% Nerello Cappuccio
Tasting Notes
Pairs With
ColorRuby red color with purple highlights.
NoseIntense, complex bouquet on the nose with Mediterranean citrus sensations, followed by aromas of violet, bergamot, wet stone, forest leaves and elegant hints of white pepper. blackberryraspberryred-cherryroserosemary
FlavorVelvety, harmonious and fresh on the palate with sustained acidity and a neat, savory long finish.
Sicily At a Glance
Region NameSicily
Sicily is Italy’s southernmost region and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For more than 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been a significant center of Mediterranean viniculture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed significantly over that time.
Score: 93Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorThis elegant red draws you into the glass with enticing hints of pine, rose and anise on the nose, where a streak of tarry mineral underscores ripe cherry and wild strawberry fruit, orange peel and tea leaf notes. Fresh and juicy, with fine, firm tannins that emerge on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2032. 3,310 cases made, 500 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2018Wine EnthusiastMade predominantly with Nerello Mascalese and a small percentage of other native grapes, this lithe, lovely red has alluring aromas of Mediterranean scrub, wild berry, hay and eucalyptus. Linear and all about finesse, the savory palate features crushed strawberry, pomegranate and star anise while a vein of saline mineral notes adds depth. Polished tannins provide elegant support while bright acidity keeps it balanced.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2018James SucklingThe pale color in the glass is what you might expect from Etna. Pleasant, fresh strawberries and dainty floral and mineral notes here. Medium-bodied with well-tamed, very fine tannins and a fresh finish. A little short and, in the end, it more resembles a rosé this year. But pleasant to drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastRed berry, rose and Mediterranean scrub aromas form the lovely fragrance. Lithe and elegant, the savory palate features ripe red cherry, raspberry, star anise and flinty mineral alongside polished, supple tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2017James SucklingThis has a very alluring, savory coal-dust, rust and terracotta nose with black fruit and violets. The palate is supple, smooth-honed and has lacy, glossy tannins that sit in a fleshy repose. 100% nerello mascalese. Drink over the next four years.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2017Wine SpectatorRound and medium-bodied with light tannins, this juicy red offers a pleasing range of wild strawberry, candied orange zest, graphite and black tea leaf. A hint of smoky mineral shows on the lightly chewy finish. Drink now through 2026. 1,150 cases made, 250 cases imported. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2016Wine EnthusiastAromas of red berries, crushed mint and violet meld with eucalyptus and smoke on the nose. On the elegant, youthfully austere palate, it shows taut, refined tannins offset by flavors of Marasca cherry, strawberry compote and star anise alongside bright acidity. It closes on an alluring spice note. KERIN O’KEEFEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2016Wine EnthusiastAromas of red berries, crushed mint and violet meld with eucalyptus and smoke on the nose. On the elegant, youthfully austere palate, it shows taut, refined tannins offset by flavors of Marasca cherry, strawberry compote and star anise alongside bright acidity. It closes on an alluring spice note.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2016Wine SpectatorA creamy, medium-bodied red, featuring firm, finely knit tannins enmeshed with flavors of dried cherry and Earl Grey tea. A streak of smoky mineral echoes on the fresh finish. Best from 2020 through 2029. 1,250 cases made, 500 cases imported. –ANShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2016Wine and SpiritsThis is the first vintage of Etna Rosso for Barolo producer Davide Rosso, who purchased a 12-acre plot of 30- to 50-year-old vines high on Mt. Etna’s north slope in the summer of 2016. The wine feels ripe and a bit rustic, its raspy tannins encasing flavors of dark plum, dried cherry and rare steak. Bright acidity draws the flavors together on the finish.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Etna Rosso features a rich and sweetly spiced bouquet of medicinal cherries, licorice and white smoke. It boasts silky textures that give way to fleshy balsamic-tinged red berries, as a wave of brisk acids creates a more tactile feel. This finishes long and lightly structured, with a lasting stain of blue and purple-tinged fruits pleasantly offset by a hint of sour citrus.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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