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Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
This wine does a little Pinot Noir act, medium ruby in the glass with earthy red fruit on the nose. The Sicilian grapes were grown on the slopes of Mt. Etna, and owner Michele Faro spoke during a Zoom gathering about his love of the volcanic soil. The nose also offers notes of coffee, sage and eucalyptus. The palate definitely shows the volcanic origin along with spice and pepper, plus a firm tannic structure. The sip finishes clean and savory. Very tasty.
This wine does a little Pinot Noir act, medium ruby in the glass with earthy red fruit on the nose. The Sicilian grapes were grown on the slopes of Mt. Etna, and owner Michele Faro spoke during a Zoom gathering about his love of the volcanic soil. The nose also offers notes of coffee, sage and eucalyptus. The palate definitely shows the volcanic origin along with spice and pepper, plus a firm tannic structure. The sip finishes clean and savory. Very tasty.
Jun 15th, 2021
2016
fresh red cherry, hint of dried fig, meat- bacon, roasted tomato? balsamic. Medium weight (13.5), firm tannins, medium acid. A bit short but lovely all the same. Give it just a year or two
2016
fresh red cherry, hint of dried fig, meat- bacon, roasted tomato? balsamic. Medium weight (13.5), firm tannins, medium acid. A bit short but lovely all the same. Give it just a year or two
Good tannin, and acid. Violets, stones, rust, chaparral. Just lovely
Good tannin, and acid. Violets, stones, rust, chaparral. Just lovely
Aug 25th, 2018Blood oranges and whole cluster-like aromatics. Some funk. Tannins that you could call rustic. Overall, less austere than the last time I had it, with discernible red fruit that has a character that somehow reminds me of really good California Grenache. This is a whole lot of wine for the money.
Blood oranges and whole cluster-like aromatics. Some funk. Tannins that you could call rustic. Overall, less austere than the last time I had it, with discernible red fruit that has a character that somehow reminds me of really good California Grenache. This is a whole lot of wine for the money.
4 people found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014
Bottle number two this month also quite impressive. Not complex but definitely elegant and persistent.
Bottle number two this month also quite impressive. Not complex but definitely elegant and persistent.
2 people found it helpfulMay 11th, 2020
I love wines like this. Light, fruity with a little bit of cracked pepper. Served with a chill it's super refreshing crisp. Don't be fooled, it has some structure and pairs beautifully with chicken marsala topped with a little flash seared prosciutto. Ripe raspberry and violets with a black tea note on the nose. Strawberries compote and some panna cotta, black tea.
I love wines like this. Light, fruity with a little bit of cracked pepper. Served with a chill it's super refreshing crisp. Don't be fooled, it has some structure and pairs beautifully with chicken marsala topped with a little flash seared prosciutto. Ripe raspberry and violets with a black tea note on the nose. Strawberries compote and some panna cotta, black tea.
1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2020
Light body and high acidity with slight effervescence
Light body and high acidity with slight effervescence
1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2020Not the most complex ER but expressive and delicate with nice persistence. Lovely and classic.
Not the most complex ER but expressive and delicate with nice persistence. Lovely and classic.
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2020