| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.1 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 36 notes) - hiding notes with no text |
| | Tasted by Bob H on 1/1/2020: Based upon this bottle, I would have to conclude that my previous TN from October was based on a somewhat off bottle.
This wine is more typical of a Etna Rosso in terms of palate presence and fruit profile. Light- to medium-bodied, more red fruit than black, decent acidity. Not overly complex, but a satisfying wine that you don't have to think about as you toss back a glass or three. (1536 views) |
| | Tasted by Bob H on 10/19/2019: Surprisingly dark translucent ruby in the glass - much darker than I would have expected for a Nerello-based wine.
Red fruits and menthol on the nose. Riper red fruit, tilting toward overripe. After that great glass of Vacelli, a little disappointing. Not bad per se, but a little atypical. (1483 views) |
| | Tasted by DoubleMagnum on 3/20/2019 & rated 89 points: Clear, deep ruby red. Dark fruits and sweet spice on the nose. Black cherry, blackberry, fennel, cinnamon, baked overtones. On the palate, it is dry with medium plus acidity, fairly powerful grip as tannins are still high, medium plus body. Flavors of cherries, along with baking spices and anise, the fruit comes off as dried fruit, with some very light hints of prune and raisins. Finish is of medium length.
This is quite enjoyable but I wish I had decanted for at least two hours. At that point the tannins feel less aggressive and the wine is much more approachable. If you pop now, DECANT! Otherwise wait another 2 to 3 years, given the dried fruit notes, I doubt this will improve any further though. (1469 views) |
| | Tasted by wirelesswine on 12/25/2017 & rated 91 points: Still very structured but balanced....really good wine here. (2002 views) |
| | Tasted by Per-Harald on 10/12/2016 & rated 91 points: somewhat dark and murky, powerful, not much fruit, a little anise, raspberry, leather, pencil, this is wine that fits into a bloody steak, reminiscent of a Cahors or a slightly rustic petit chateaux of Bordeaux (3086 views) |
| | Tasted by Bob H on 8/25/2016: Light translucent ruby in the glass, typical of the coloring you get with Nerello Mascalese-based wines. Nice spicy nose with red & black fruits.
Medium-bodied, decent persistence on the finish, ripe red & black fruit, and that note of spices that I got on the nose comes through on the palate as well. Very likable right now. (2167 views) |
| | Tasted by Espen123 on 8/1/2016 & rated 85 points: Hvor har det blitt av frukten? Har den lukket seg eller allerede på vei ned? (2362 views) |
| | Tasted by eboracum on 3/18/2016 & rated 88 points: There has been some positive evolution here since my bottle a year ago. Broadly the description still applies but I sense sweeter fruit and more velvety texture. Good. (2343 views) |
| | Tasted by Bob H on 12/4/2015: Popped & poured, and also translucent ruby - these three wines all look the same shade of red/ruby. Nice complex nose here, with an "earthy" tone that is noteworthy.
Light-bodied on the palate, adequate acidity, a tannic finish - my favorite of the three wines at first blush, but none of these wines have yet had the benefit of being matched up with my better half's pizza yet.
I would have to say that over the past 2-3 years, the Etna region has been one of the fastest growing portions in my cellar, and I always get the impression that these wines will continue to improve with additional time in the bottle. (2310 views) |
| | Tasted by Bandreas on 10/21/2015: Carmine to purple red color,
wine had a certain rusticity and healthy tannins. Good finish
Went well with the local food (1296 views) |
| | Tasted by "Rhône Rider" on 10/8/2015 & rated 84 points: Overmodne markjordbær og steinrøys på nese. I munn er det syltetøy på rødbær. Fruktstilen minner litt om en barbera og billig Frapatto. En solid dose svarte stein tilfører moe som heller mot struktur og friskhet. Ingen stor vin, men særpreg har den. (1661 views) |
| | Tasted by heiamat.no on 9/4/2015 & rated 88 points: Klar rødbrun farge. Sødmefull mørkrød frukt, lakris og asfalt på duft. Innbydende i stilen. Saftig anslag som byr på kirsebær, bringebær og en raus porsjon syre. Vinen brer ut om seg med et lakrispreget, mineralsk og lett krydret midtparti. Et teppe av tørrende tanniner tar tak i avslutningen og etterlater en mørk, dyp og lett bitter smak av asfalt, urter og lakris som sitter lenge. 14 prosent alkohol gjør seg til kjenne. En interessant, særdeles matvennlig og spennende vin fra Etna på Sicilia. Kan absolutt anbefales neste gang det står en gryte med oksekjøtt eller et lammelår på bordet. (1725 views) |
| | Tasted by Rich S on 9/2/2015 & rated 87 points: Consistent with previous bottle but seemed a bit riper with more warm baking spice notes and slightly over ripe fruit on the back end. A touch hot on the finish as well. (1529 views) |
| | Tasted by Al Doughty on 8/18/2015 & rated 89 points: Aromas of eucalyptus, mint and chalky berry fruit with just a hint of vanilla.
Very juicy on the palate as the nose suggests, with slightly spicy raspberry flavors that have a soft roundness to them. Nicely balanced with some stony minerals on the finish. (1471 views) |
| | Tasted by wirelesswine on 7/30/2015 & rated 89 points: Very nice, lots of fruit but also good structure, with a particularly dry finish. (1331 views) |
| | Tasted by wabi47 on 7/15/2015 & rated 89 points: by the carafe at Desco: medium body with mixed wild berry, mineral/earth and a bit of herb; less juicy than when last tasted; nice food wine (1310 views) |
| | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 7/10/2015 & rated 86 points: open 30-40 minutes before serving. Black fruits with some dark chocolate hints. Firm tannins and some rustic edges. Better in another year. (1622 views) |
| | Tasted by pdev on 6/23/2015 & rated 84 points: bright red fruit, cocoa, dusty tannin. Acid is a bit much...really (1239 views) |
| | Tasted by Rich S on 6/6/2015 & rated 88 points: Tart and spicy red fruits with a hint of warm oak on the palate. Good acidity with a juicy mouthfeel and dry finish. Mostly dried cherry and baking spice flavors. A bit simple but very enjoyable and it paired well with a spicy tomato sauce. (1302 views) |
| | Tasted by eboracum on 4/18/2015 & rated 87 points: This is much more gutsy than my previous experience of Etna from Terre Nere where I noted "quasi-Burgundian elegance". Colour quite deep but less black than some Sicilians. Nose was rather shy with dark fruit and an iron streaked earthy touch. The palate was more savoury than sweet, medium/full bodied with dark fruit, more plum than cherry, fresh iron tinged acidity, earthy minerals and a quite strong tannic backbone with liquorice hints. There was a slight opening of aromas and smoothing of texture as the bottle progressed. I have no experience how Etna behaves with age but think that this might benefit with some more and with decanting in its present state. Good. (1561 views) |
| | Tasted by havarhar on 4/10/2015 & rated 82 points: Blank lilla farge med organge i kanten. Sterk lukt av kirsebær og bark, samt litt jord neste litt fjøslukt. Tørre sorte sær på smak med litt kirsebær. Finner også litt mer rustikke toner av bark, tre og tørr jord. Litt rar ubeskrivelig rustikk og tørrerende ettersmak. En del tanniner.
Litt for rustikk og lite frisk. (1314 views) |
| | Tasted by wabi47 on 3/4/2015 & rated 89 points: P/P at Dopo with their comfort food; dense and sweet wild red berry; smooth and young in a good way (1418 views) |
| | Tasted by therussianalias on 2/24/2015 & rated 89 points: The youthful nose has a burgundian fresh cherry character underpinned by the spiciness you find in dark green Sicilian olive oil. Acidity and alcohol are both high, the tannins are large and chunky, but you could do a lot worse than this wine for the price. (1414 views) |
| | Tasted by soyhead on 2/19/2015: Nose - berries and herbs
Mouth - intensely fruited, very dry, sappy red fruit with a hint of mint. Dried cherries and rustic tannins. Overall very charming. Recommended (1345 views) |
| | Tasted by Rani on 12/1/2014 & rated 90 points: Translucent cherry red. Fresh red fruit, earthy, fine persistent tannins. Very nice, quaffable wine. (1145 views) |
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