January 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.
October 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.
March 20, 2019 - 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.
December 25, 2017 - Still very structured but balanced....really good wine here.
October 12, 2016 - 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
August 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.
August 1, 2016 - Hvor har det blitt av frukten? Har den lukket seg eller allerede på vei ned?
March 18, 2016 - 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.
December 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.
October 21, 2015 - Carmine to purple red color,
wine had a certain rusticity and healthy tannins. Good finish
Went well with the local food