2012 Graci Etna Rosso |
| Vintage | 2012 |  | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Graci (web) | ||
| Variety | Nerello Mascalese | ||
| Designation | Rosso | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Sicily | ||
| SubRegion | n/a | ||
| Appellation | Etna DOC | ||
| UPC Code(s) | 810029012003 |
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2018 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average and median of 89 pts. in 36 notes) | |
| 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. (1544 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. (1490 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. (1476 views) | |
| Tasted by wirelesswine on 12/25/2017 & rated 91 points: Still very structured but balanced....really good wine here. (2008 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 (3093 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. (2169 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? (2365 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. (2345 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. (2312 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 (1298 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. (1663 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. (1727 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. (1532 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. (1473 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. (1332 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 (1313 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. (1625 views) | |
| Tasted by pdev on 6/23/2015 & rated 84 points: bright red fruit, cocoa, dusty tannin. Acid is a bit much...really (1242 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. (1304 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. (1570 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. (1316 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 (1421 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. (1416 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 (1347 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. (1146 views) | |
| Tasted by forceberry on 10/17/2014 & rated 91 points: Clear, somewhat translucent dark cherry color that turns slightly orange towards the rim. Somewhat restrained nose with aromas of sweet dark cherries, light meaty tones, some inky character and a hint of hot, sun-baked rocks. The wine is somewhat light-bodied on the palate, but with racy acidity and rather pronounced, grippy tannins, giving the wine very rough, robust and quite rustic overall feel and a lot of intensity to the fruit. Flavors of ripe red cherries, fresh tart dark-skinned berries, some sour cherries, a little bit of gravely earth, light smoky and a hint of smoke. Long, spicy and sunny, yet cool finish with flavors of tart dark berries, blackberries and sour cherry bitterness with some herbal character, a hint of peppery spice and quite a bit of tannic roughness. The wine ends on a somewhat astringent, mouth-drying note. Finally, a wine with good structure and nice, unpolished and rustic character! This is far from a crowdpleaser: there are a lot of angular tannins and a good dose of bright acidity, giving the wine a nice, gritty edge. Terrific focus, intensity and lovely purity of fruit that is all about tart and savory notes, not ripe sweetness. Quite angular wine on its own, but really terrific with food. Just lovely. Good value at 8€ for a 12 cl glass in a restaurant. (861 views) |
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