Norma Etna Rosso Nerello Blend

Light. Fresh. Vibrant.

But who is Norma?

But how can you go wrong with this grape? I still haven’t seen it go wrong. The burgundy of the south always delivers.

Savory but incredibly light. Drinks older than the 2013 vintage. Love me some volcanic wine.

Dried cranberry and cherry, with nice acid.

I heard Island Wine is the next hipster fad?! Makes sense honestly when something this delicious is THAT cheap on a resturant menu! #hipsterwine #sicily #islandwine

Finally, the third of three bottles was not corked. It's fresh and lean, but a bit more flesh would have improved it. Bright, scalpel-clean nose of tart, crisp cherries and freshly cracked stones, with a floral note. Lean, crisp, and minerally in the mouth.

Update: Night 2 it showed much richer, clingier cherry liqueur fruit. Full body too. Upping it to 8.8.

Beautiful notes of red fruits (red cherries), black smoke, sage and a touch of oak. Bright acidity that heightens the flavor intensity. Elegant yet complex with a long finish. Go Sicily!

I remember this one being nice and bright.

Fresh red fruit, roses and bitter chocolate. Medium bodies and very refine !!!

A super duper Etna red! The acidity just held everything together. Oh, Norma. #IslandCyn