Super yummy.
2 people found it helpfulAug 14th, 2015Nerello Mascalese can age beautifully. Dusty tannins wrap around a core of raspberry and mulberry and cranberry that are leaning towards earthier flavors of leather and clay. Excellent acidity and as always that crushed stone minerality that makes these volcanic wines so compelling. You’d never guess this was 15.5% alcohol. Yes, Etna is warm.
Nerello Mascalese can age beautifully. Dusty tannins wrap around a core of raspberry and mulberry and cranberry that are leaning towards earthier flavors of leather and clay. Excellent acidity and as always that crushed stone minerality that makes these volcanic wines so compelling. You’d never guess this was 15.5% alcohol. Yes, Etna is warm.
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2020
Alcool troppo dominante ma grande classe. Elegante, equilibrato al naso.
Alcool troppo dominante ma grande classe. Elegante, equilibrato al naso.
Jul 8th, 2017
(These are night 2 notes. On night 1 it seemed tired and a bit hot.)
On night 2 this seemed more youthful than the first night. Nose showing warm sandstone, spice cake, and ripe crushed cherry. Mouthfilling but athletically lean, with excellent acidity, particularly for a wine that has 15.5% abv. Long, pure finish with some puckery soft tannin. Great with a rich, meaty tomato-based pasta sauce.
(These are night 2 notes. On night 1 it seemed tired and a bit hot.)
On night 2 this seemed more youthful than the first night. Nose showing warm sandstone, spice cake, and ripe crushed cherry. Mouthfilling but athletically lean, with excellent acidity, particularly for a wine that has 15.5% abv. Long, pure finish with some puckery soft tannin. Great with a rich, meaty tomato-based pasta sauce.
Jun 20th, 2017Gorgeous mineral crushed stones and mulberries notes of herbs. Fabulous finish.
Gorgeous mineral crushed stones and mulberries notes of herbs. Fabulous finish.
Dec 15th, 2016
Love this Nerello. Balance of fruit, minerality and a touch of oak. More full than many nerello's but not as modern as others. Really amazing. Glad this is finally available in AZ.
Love this Nerello. Balance of fruit, minerality and a touch of oak. More full than many nerello's but not as modern as others. Really amazing. Glad this is finally available in AZ.
Mar 21st, 2016
Blood, plums, smoke, spice, iron.
Blood, plums, smoke, spice, iron.
Oct 30th, 2015
A lot going on here
Oct 16th, 2015
❤️
Sep 20th, 2015
Would prefer to drink this younger(?), and at cooler temp. Starting to show secondary, oxidative character, which I am not sure if this is from age or storage. Good, but not quite as fresh, or vibrant, as I imagined.
Would prefer to drink this younger(?), and at cooler temp. Starting to show secondary, oxidative character, which I am not sure if this is from age or storage. Good, but not quite as fresh, or vibrant, as I imagined.
Aug 29th, 2015
Sicily, Italy
