Benanti

Rosso di Verzella Etna Rosso Nerello Blend

8.974 ratings
9.016 pro ratings
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Nerello Mascalese
Top Notes For
Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

8.8

Nice effort! A cross between Burgundy and Barolo with a dash of Grenache. The more Etna Rosso I drink, the better my Italian gets!

Nice effort! A cross between Burgundy and Barolo with a dash of Grenache. The more Etna Rosso I drink, the better my Italian gets!

3 people found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2016
Michael Sinowitz

Very light--reminiscent of gamay--with nice red fruit, some earthiness, and some tannins that grip. Good acidity makes it tasty and refreshing. Maybe a hint of anise? Reasonably priced too.

Very light--reminiscent of gamay--with nice red fruit, some earthiness, and some tannins that grip. Good acidity makes it tasty and refreshing. Maybe a hint of anise? Reasonably priced too.

2 people found it helpfulDec 21st, 2016
Amy Rehagen

Delicious! Black Pepper, gravel, and red fruit. Light in body but full of flavor.

Delicious! Black Pepper, gravel, and red fruit. Light in body but full of flavor.

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

In honor of opening night of Rogue One a beautiful Benanti "Etna Rosso"...red cherry pith, licorice and gorgeous fresh flowers, sappy acidity and firm youthful tannin. Great QPR and versatile across a wide spectrum of cuisine.
@benantiwinery @starwars @rogueoneofficial

In honor of opening night of Rogue One a beautiful Benanti "Etna Rosso"...red cherry pith, licorice and gorgeous fresh flowers, sappy acidity and firm youthful tannin. Great QPR and versatile across a wide spectrum of cuisine.
@benantiwinery @starwars @rogueoneofficial

Dec 16th, 2016
boyd

Pizza!

Pizza!

Mar 20th, 2016
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Opens with time. Cherries, iron, hints of peppermint. TYVM @EricAsimov @nytimes Wine School. Shines with food.

Opens with time. Cherries, iron, hints of peppermint. TYVM @EricAsimov @nytimes Wine School. Shines with food.

Feb 23rd, 2016
Courtney Cochran

Sommelier/Host hiptastes.com

9.2

Hefty-cheesy-white peach charmer, funky in that soulful white way if you're okay with the weird. Volcanic soil perfumes this with a white rose cordial cool. Loamy. Pretty finish with white flowers and closing on a polite peach note. Grazie ⭐️

Hefty-cheesy-white peach charmer, funky in that soulful white way if you're okay with the weird. Volcanic soil perfumes this with a white rose cordial cool. Loamy. Pretty finish with white flowers and closing on a polite peach note. Grazie ⭐️

Oct 9th, 2015
Tiffany Lucas

Beautiful, light and dynamic red, paired well with grilled rosemary and chicken.

Beautiful, light and dynamic red, paired well with grilled rosemary and chicken.

Sep 5th, 2016
Monica Ramani

Had this yesterday w some home made pizza. Pairing was perfect and wine was smooth, and beautiful.

Had this yesterday w some home made pizza. Pairing was perfect and wine was smooth, and beautiful.

May 23rd, 2016
Christophe Baldy-Moulinier

Surprisingly light, young,

Surprisingly light, young,

Oct 31st, 2015