Contrada Sciaranuova Sicilia Nerello Mascalese

Pretty. Tart and bright. Tannins are something to be reckoned with.

Etna rosso delivers depth of red fruit, acidity and grip that gets me every time.

These Etna Rossos from old vine Nerello Mascalese are a new interest of mine. Grown on volcanic soil's obviously, the winds can have a high wire tension of fruit acidity and tannin not dissimilar from young Nebbiolo's from more northern clime, such as Gattinara. This '09 is somewhat developed, and drinking nicely, but still has plenty of life left. Delectable tagged this as Guardiola, which is a white. It's really a red from the Sciaranuova Contrada (lava flow)

Big Nerello with tannic structure. Red fruit with smoke and earth. Delicious.

Tastes so young. Im very curious what this will look like when it takes a turn towards tertiary

15.5/20 (86/100) Вино с ароматами кизила, жимолости, кислой вишни, цветов и гуаши. Довольно тельное с очень высокой кислотностью и суховатыми танинами. Незрелые красные ягоды во вкусе. Кислотность выглядит несбалансированной.

Couldn’t get past the killer tannin and chalky aftertaste even two days later.

Dry, earthy, dark cherry

Good but overpriced. Nice cherry start and acidic finish, but not much else going on.

Wine from Sicily- who knew it could be so good?! Smooth, delicious, and not at all intrusive. Just how I like it. 👌