This wine is 100% Nerello Mascalese (as are most Etna Rosso wines). Not sure where the folks at Delectable got “red blend” from. Clear dark ruby. Shy but inviting nose of stony black cherry and not so bitter cranberry. All echoed in the medium palate supported by bright acidity (medium plus+) and firm, chalky tannins. Becomes more velvety as the wine opens up. Finish is long and continues the palate highlighting the cranberry and stone aspects with the tannins hanging on to the end. A new Sicilian venture from a premier Tuscan producer yields this excellent example of Etna Nerello Mascalese. Ready for any Mediterranean fare including seafood. Drink now through 2027.
This wine is 100% Nerello Mascalese (as are most Etna Rosso wines). Not sure where the folks at Delectable got “red blend” from. Clear dark ruby. Shy but inviting nose of stony black cherry and not so bitter cranberry. All echoed in the medium palate supported by bright acidity (medium plus+) and firm, chalky tannins. Becomes more velvety as the wine opens up. Finish is long and continues the palate highlighting the cranberry and stone aspects with the tannins hanging on to the end. A new Sicilian venture from a premier Tuscan producer yields this excellent example of Etna Nerello Mascalese. Ready for any Mediterranean fare including seafood. Drink now through 2027.
Dec 16th, 2023
Pale ruby in color; cherries, raspberries, and baking spices on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, dried herbs and crushed gravel with a long finish. Nellie liked it with food. I love it.
Pale ruby in color; cherries, raspberries, and baking spices on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, dried herbs and crushed gravel with a long finish. Nellie liked it with food. I love it.
Feb 3rd, 2025
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
