March 9, 2024 - 100% Nerello Mascalese from 80 - 110 y-o vines, between 1800' and 3,300' volcanic soil vineyards. Decanted 2.5 hours. Med (-) ruby. Unfiltered. Med + red cherry, tart black cherry, violets, sweet black plum, savory herbs, licorice, flint & a hint of oak spice from 10 mos. in a mix of large, neutral oak and concrete. Dry, w/ a mix of sweet and tart fruit, med (+) to high acidity. The polished tannins are med to med (+), w/ high but sneaky alcohol (14.5% abv). Med (+) body, flavor intensity and length, w/ a taut smoky minerals finish. Drinking well now, w/ upside aging potential.
January 21, 2024 - Super solid Etna in a very good place right now.
Nose of cherry cola, dried fruit, brown sugar, garrigue, paprika, all-spice, and warm cedar. Fairly prominent oak but not unpleasantly so.
Palate shows robust powdery tannin complemented by a bright wash of acidity.
January 6, 2024 - I tend to come back to this wine from time to time and it's one of my favorite reds. Elegant and complex. Fruity with the dominant dried cherry and relatively soft tannins.
December 18, 2023 - Vin puissant en alcool mais très fin néanmoins. a besoin d'aération pour s'exprimer pleinement. je recommande néanmoins un joli mets à table pour un mariage d'à propos avec ce vin développant de la complexité.
December 14, 2023 - 让人愉悦，平衡，酒精度不显高，单喝就很好。
November 11, 2023 - Decanted 90 minutes, served with a hearty dinner, finished later in the evening. Lighter ruby colored. Always pinot-like transparency this shows lavender, cherry, lingonberry, pepper and a strong mineral backbone. Tannins are mostly integrated at this point but are still a key component of its profile. Very consistent over the vintages and we always try to pick up two or three bottles as it rarely disappoints.
September 17, 2023 - This wine opened in a minor key, showing a bit of age with browning on the edges, and autumnal notes of mushrooms, mixed with a bit of cinnamon spice. After about an hour, it shifted to a major key, with brighter cherry flavors and a touch of mint.
July 29, 2023 - Lovely wine, brings fine dark red/black cherry fruit, floral notes, darker backdrop of mineral/herb/earth. Well balanced, did improve with air--especially bringing more floral quality to the nose. Enjoy the weight and texture, good with or without food.
July 26, 2023 - No formal note, this has the elements I always enjoy from this varietal, with nuanced character standing out.
May 6, 2023 - Great wine! Lighter colour, clear ruby. On the nose was violets/roses/berries. Gentle tannins on the palate, with a long stream of cherry fruit.