Calabretta
Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
90%+ Nero Mascalese, with some Nerello Cappuccio. Old vine of 60+ yo, ungrafted.
Deep slightly bricked garnet color. Semi transparent, compact rim.
Aromas of coca cola soft drink, cinnamon, star anise, red cherry, raspberry, lavender, violet, and ash.
Resolved tannin, med plus acidity, med bodied (13.5abv). Complex profile of minerally driven red fruits intermingling with licorice, sweet spice, and slightly mechanical low tone.
Definitely needs air time to uncoil, otherwise it can be quite tarty. Superb wine made in the traditional Piedmontese style (large neutral cask and library release). Paired well with wide variety of food, especially Thanksgiving dishes. 91.
90%+ Nero Mascalese, with some Nerello Cappuccio. Old vine of 60+ yo, ungrafted.
Deep slightly bricked garnet color. Semi transparent, compact rim.
Aromas of coca cola soft drink, cinnamon, star anise, red cherry, raspberry, lavender, violet, and ash.
Resolved tannin, med plus acidity, med bodied (13.5abv). Complex profile of minerally driven red fruits intermingling with licorice, sweet spice, and slightly mechanical low tone.
Definitely needs air time to uncoil, otherwise it can be quite tarty. Superb wine made in the traditional Piedmontese style (large neutral cask and library release). Paired well with wide variety of food, especially Thanksgiving dishes. 91.
Great aroma and taste... Wishing for a repeat, but it was their last one!
Great aroma and taste... Wishing for a repeat, but it was their last one!
Sep 27th, 2016The 2005 is great, with the typical dried rose petals, campfire and earth on the nose with cherry, tart raspberry and dried herbs flavors and beautifully mineral finish
The 2005 is great, with the typical dried rose petals, campfire and earth on the nose with cherry, tart raspberry and dried herbs flavors and beautifully mineral finish
Jun 8th, 2016
2005 - funky dirty Etna red wine with super acidity and sharp tannin. Loved it.
2005 - funky dirty Etna red wine with super acidity and sharp tannin. Loved it.
Jan 28th, 2016Good full bodied wine. Dark fruits and spices yet delicate and not overbearing
Good full bodied wine. Dark fruits and spices yet delicate and not overbearing
Aug 12th, 2015
