Fattorie Romeo Del Castello
Vigo Etna Rosso DOC Red Blend
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Shy at first and then opens up. Dark red cherry, wild lilacs, dried herbs, red licorice, brooding, v interesting and food friendly. Like this!
Shy at first and then opens up. Dark red cherry, wild lilacs, dried herbs, red licorice, brooding, v interesting and food friendly. Like this!
Jun 17th, 2019Can't wait to see how my other bottle ends up!
Can't wait to see how my other bottle ends up!
Feb 21st, 2018
A wine that combines nature, art, terroir and an amazing story. From the volcanic island of Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, Fattorie Romeo Castello had lava flows in a vineyard that they thought was lost after an eruption. Years later the vines pushed through the lava and the resulting fruit from this lava vineyard make this special wine. Thank you #MonicaLarner for bringing this wine to my attention through your pioneering critical writings.
Now for the wine notes:
The color is a slightly hazy garnet red color.
The nose is spectacular, revealing the complexity inherent in this wine. Notes of ash and volcanic rock give way to ripe bing cherry, a meaty roast beef streak, with subtle hints of roses, herbs and tar.
The palate is just as complex, showing power and elegance in the intensity of flavor, while plenty of acidity and firm, youthful tannin add length and freshness.
#sicily #etna #vigo #nerellomascalese #nerellocappuccio #lavawine
A wine that combines nature, art, terroir and an amazing story. From the volcanic island of Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, Fattorie Romeo Castello had lava flows in a vineyard that they thought was lost after an eruption. Years later the vines pushed through the lava and the resulting fruit from this lava vineyard make this special wine. Thank you #MonicaLarner for bringing this wine to my attention through your pioneering critical writings.
Now for the wine notes:
The color is a slightly hazy garnet red color.
The nose is spectacular, revealing the complexity inherent in this wine. Notes of ash and volcanic rock give way to ripe bing cherry, a meaty roast beef streak, with subtle hints of roses, herbs and tar.
The palate is just as complex, showing power and elegance in the intensity of flavor, while plenty of acidity and firm, youthful tannin add length and freshness.
#sicily #etna #vigo #nerellomascalese #nerellocappuccio #lavawine
Delicious, if a bit on the chunky side
Delicious, if a bit on the chunky side
1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2013
Very layered and complex. Oak is dispersed well throughout the aroma and pallet with soft and subtle spices. Fruit is magnificent, again soft. With age this new 2012 vintage should become a little more expressive.
Very layered and complex. Oak is dispersed well throughout the aroma and pallet with soft and subtle spices. Fruit is magnificent, again soft. With age this new 2012 vintage should become a little more expressive.
Mar 18th, 2016
Very bright juicy and fun. Dressner does not disappoint
Very bright juicy and fun. Dressner does not disappoint
Nov 26th, 2013