Passorosso Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese

Strangely Burgundian. Gorgeous. Enjoyed at Tavernetta, Denver.

Once again I fell in the pinot noir from Burgundy trap when blind tasting this wine. Balanced with fine barrel touch, already excellent.

I love this wine. Light body but just the right amount of grip. Earthy, mineral. Cherry/cranberry juice. Snappy acidity.

Tart cherry, raspberry, not tannic, noteable acidity, silky, and baking spice. 14 percent, kind of hot.

Great Etna Rosso this - Syrah-like grip with some Burgundian elegance thrown in. Drinking very well at five years.

Still one of my favorite Etna wines. At least the third bottle that I have had. Fresh red cherries and tart strawberry but with smoke and earthiness. Just delicious to drink. Just brought home all of the single vineyard Contrada. Going to let them rest for some time.

A baby! Tasty though.

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At One Fifth Mediterranean

Jens had this 4 years ago