Tom Kobylarz

10

A wine that combines nature, art, terroir and an amazing story. From the volcanic island of Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, Fattorie Romeo Castello had lava flows in a vineyard that they thought was lost after an eruption. Years later the vines pushed through the lava and the resulting fruit from this lava vineyard make this special wine. Thank you #MonicaLarner for bringing this wine to my attention through your pioneering critical writings.
Now for the wine notes:
The color is a slightly hazy garnet red color.
The nose is spectacular, revealing the complexity inherent in this wine. Notes of ash and volcanic rock give way to ripe bing cherry, a meaty roast beef streak, with subtle hints of roses, herbs and tar.
The palate is just as complex, showing power and elegance in the intensity of flavor, while plenty of acidity and firm, youthful tannin add length and freshness.
#sicily #etna #vigo #nerellomascalese #nerellocappuccio #lavawine — 9 years ago

Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

9.0

This one already has a spot in the stable and only went on to justify why... — 10 years ago

Michael Amoruso

9.2

Lovely and aromatic. Citrusy in a good way. Some orange peel and slight bitterness. — 11 years ago

Kaori B

9.6

Bought in chianti. Smooth, no overpowering aromas or flavour, slight earthy taste, almost like having a coke without the sweetness. — 11 years ago

Michele Cuccurullo

9.2

Sorprendente 2001, ancora perfetto. Si presenta rosso rubino inchiostrato con vividi riflessi accesi. Al naso è fresco e fruttato, con note di tabacco, davvero fine. In bocca è equilibrato, abbastanza fresco, con tannino perfetto. Davvero ottimo. — 12 years ago

Mindy Joslin

9.1

Good table wine we had in Rome! — 12 years ago

Alex Babkov

9.7

I'm not a big fan of chianti but this one is the very first in my wish list. Can't wait to enjoy it tomorrow night again! 👍🏽🍷 — 9 years ago

Lisa Soete

10

Oh yum. Trust me, everything you want in a good quality wine is here. — 10 years ago

Tasiana Auguste

9.3

Easy on nose, good to drink alone, medium body, get the berry, Apple, a little plum. Had at Cupola restaurant in San Francisco — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

This wine spends one year in oak and — 11 years ago

Brent S

9.5

One of my top 5 of the year. Outstanding in all respects. Who knew there were good reds in Sam Gimignano? Summer 2013 — 11 years ago

Ron Hunt

9.8

Excellent Chianti we had in Bellafio — 12 years ago

Tom Ruggieto

9.6

Very good sweet and dry. 9 in my book — 12 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Solid Rosso di Montalcino. Earthy and tannic. Rustic in the best sense of the word. — 10 years ago

with Elena

Curt Harkless

8.9

Robust and well balanced. Excellent choice recommended by our sommelier in Assisi to span grilled steak and pasta in meat sauce. — 10 years ago

with Mindy

Andrew C.

9.2

Quite high sugar content... Fantastic for a stuffy restaurant with broken air con in Singapore! — 10 years ago

Brian E

9.6

5 min of open air drastically changed flavor. Deep red, with full mouth feel. Lots of tannin up front before smoothing out on back end. Purchased in Italy directly from winery. — 11 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.3

San Polo in Rosso ... Peccato non esista più ... Vini grandissimi ! — 11 years ago

doug williams

9.2

A standard for me. Apricot, ruby red fruit and a tannic finish. In love — 12 years ago

with Ryan and Carolyn

Mark Lindzy

9.5

Deliciousness in Brooklyn. — 12 years ago