Cantine Nicosia
Lenza di Munti Etna Rosso Red Blend
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Truncated notes because I had this and wrote it up about 10 months ago, but it’s still super fresh and flavorful and vigorous, in an undemanding way. Great value and very good flexible.
Truncated notes because I had this and wrote it up about 10 months ago, but it’s still super fresh and flavorful and vigorous, in an undemanding way. Great value and very good flexible.
Feb 21st, 2023Nice lighter style Etna in an undemanding package. Nose needs a little air, but quickly shows juicy, plummy berry fruit and lots of clean, stony minerals. In the mouth, it’s soft and fairly low in acidity, with a surprisingly developed range of flavors for its age. Very dry. Medium body, a fair amount of very soft tannin coats the mouth on the finish. In overall feel, it started off reminding me of a traditional Valpo (i.e., non-Ripasso, no dried grapes), but took on a bit of weight as it gained oxygen. A very nice wine with my sautéed turkey cutlets tonight, it would also be a nice accompaniment to pastas with lighter tomato sauces. Good value weekday red.
Nice lighter style Etna in an undemanding package. Nose needs a little air, but quickly shows juicy, plummy berry fruit and lots of clean, stony minerals. In the mouth, it’s soft and fairly low in acidity, with a surprisingly developed range of flavors for its age. Very dry. Medium body, a fair amount of very soft tannin coats the mouth on the finish. In overall feel, it started off reminding me of a traditional Valpo (i.e., non-Ripasso, no dried grapes), but took on a bit of weight as it gained oxygen. A very nice wine with my sautéed turkey cutlets tonight, it would also be a nice accompaniment to pastas with lighter tomato sauces. Good value weekday red.
Apr 12th, 2022
Pale ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, citrus peel,
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, citrus peel, minerality, hint of clove. Fresh, with soft, moderate tannins, and bright acidity.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Pale ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, citrus peel,
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, citrus peel, minerality, hint of clove. Fresh, with soft, moderate tannins, and bright acidity.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
85% Nerello Mascalese; 15% Nerello Cappuccio
85% Nerello Mascalese; 15% Nerello Cappuccio
Dec 18th, 2022