Rich and ripe on the palate with mixed berries, excellent structure but still quite soft and velvety; rich extracted feel on the palate, a bit warm, cooked fruits and a black volcanic ashy impression in the finish. Really nice, maybe 91-92.
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Tremendous. Poured immediately. Very food friendly and Pinot like. You can definitely detect the volcanic influenced terroir here, but ample fruit to balance. Smooth and delightful finish. If this wine is indicative of the region, hugely underrated.
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I really like this wine, which improved with air. Initially a raspberry jam nose - by far the biggest nose of all the Etna wines - this is also much darker, and with much more ripeness. It's also very structured with tanins, acid and minerality. With air there were signs of complex minerals, mocha and chocolate. Super decadent. More like a top Amarone than modern Barolo, but much more sweetness and here the alcohol is less prominent. I loved it - and snapped up a case immediately. Will be great with heavy game dishes. I think this will improve significantly, and will drink mine 2020-2030. 94+pts.
Note: the silica soil here prevented phylloxera from reaching these Etna vines. Due to the nature vigour, the use of low yielding vines (120yrs old) is crucial. This site has more lava fields and minerality - perhaps maximising the ripeness
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Very pale, pearlescent ruby. You smell the fresh, sweet red fruits but it has a little spice and a such a lot of vibrancy. On the palette the alcohol is very powerful, but with the right food - something spicy or something rich - the delicious fruit will work well.
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great food wine. light medium body, plenty of fruit. not a characteristic etna rosso wine, not as earthy as I'd expect. More pinot like without the heavy cherries and perfumes. Had at Esca and then in Spartanburg for Christmas
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Etna Rosso shows a gorgeous garnet hue with brilliant ruby highlights. Elegant and integrated aromas of dark fruit, ash, tobacco and spice are present in equal measure. Well-managed tannins. A few more years in the bottle will soften up the wine.
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1/22/2017 - 560 B&W Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP. Pretty if powerful. Will likely continue to improve. 14.5%
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10/21/2016 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cherry, red fruit, and leather notes on the nose. Good acidity with more red fruit and medium-high tannins on the palate. Great finish.
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9/10/2016 - peternelson wrote: 92 Points
Rich and ripe on the palate with mixed berries, excellent structure but still quite soft and velvety; rich extracted feel on the palate, a bit warm, cooked fruits and a black volcanic ashy impression in the finish. Really nice, maybe 91-92.
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7/9/2016 - Tom_Somm Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tremendous. Poured immediately. Very food friendly and Pinot like. You can definitely detect the volcanic influenced terroir here, but ample fruit to balance. Smooth and delightful finish. If this wine is indicative of the region, hugely underrated.
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4/27/2016 - JulianSkeels Likes this wine: 94 Points
I really like this wine, which improved with air. Initially a raspberry jam nose - by far the biggest nose of all the Etna wines - this is also much darker, and with much more ripeness. It's also very structured with tanins, acid and minerality. With air there were signs of complex minerals, mocha and chocolate. Super decadent. More like a top Amarone than modern Barolo, but much more sweetness and here the alcohol is less prominent. I loved it - and snapped up a case immediately. Will be great with heavy game dishes. I think this will improve significantly, and will drink mine 2020-2030. 94+pts.
Note: the silica soil here prevented phylloxera from reaching these Etna vines. Due to the nature vigour, the use of low yielding vines (120yrs old) is crucial. This site has more lava fields and minerality - perhaps maximising the ripeness
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2/18/2016 - barolo300 wrote: 90 Points
Very pale, pearlescent ruby. You smell the fresh, sweet red fruits but it has a little spice and a such a lot of vibrancy. On the palette the alcohol is very powerful, but with the right food - something spicy or something rich - the delicious fruit will work well.
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12/22/2015 - ChristyLeighNY Likes this wine: 92 Points
great food wine. light medium body, plenty of fruit. not a characteristic etna rosso wine, not as earthy as I'd expect. More pinot like without the heavy cherries and perfumes. Had at Esca and then in Spartanburg for Christmas
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6/14/2015 - Rollerball wrote: 92 Points
Complex and long; ripe and sweaty. Leans on the daringly bitter. Pervasive and exciting. Structure and flavors to age.
Same day update: tannins begin to rage with a few hours' air. Hopefully a few years will resolve this with enough fruit left.
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6/3/2015 - Pstroyer wrote: 91 Points
Etna Rosso shows a gorgeous garnet hue with brilliant ruby highlights. Elegant and integrated aromas of dark fruit, ash, tobacco and spice are present in equal measure. Well-managed tannins. A few more years in the bottle will soften up the wine.
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