Ian McDonald

9.0

Very nice for the price. Very pleasant nose that leads to a full but not too rich body. Chocolate, berry and coffee notes and a smooth finish. — 7 years ago

Martin Bergo

9.0

Named after the 10-year-long Etna eruption that began in 1614. The wine is clear ruby red; nose full of small tart black and red currants, powerful mineral salinity, light oak, and baking spices; the taste is a mouthfilling eruption (couldn't resist) of dark fruit and brush spices over a dense tannic structure. Very good, but needs a few years in the cellar. — 7 years ago

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 — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.6

Like wearing silky underpants whilst apple bobbing covered in sticky toffee - this £97 fills your upmost desires 😍

🍷 Light straw

👃 Caramelised apple over toasted brioche w/ citrus zest, honey & wet crushed minerals

👄 Never-ending eruption of fine bubbles in a med bodied creamy mousse of caramelised honey apple citrus

🎯 Long caramel honey apple & citrus buttery sweet biscuit finish — 7 years ago

Joseph Carmona

9.3

Effusive red, medium bodied, spicy, flavorful fresh market mixed vegetables. This is a great wine nourished by the soil of dead Sicilians on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna whose decayed bodies are still furious about an eruption 500 years ago! Recommend with a seafood dish with capers and tomatoes — 8 years ago

Scott Newman

9.2

Dark fruit nice mouth feel — 8 years ago

Teri Roberts

9.4

We drank this at the Volcano Winery on the Big Island in Hawaii.
Our server said the wine was different than usual: probably because of an underground volcanic eruption! — 10 years ago

Chris England

9.4

Bargain top year Faustino 1 @ £26 on offer which is hard to beat on QPR & delivers old world Rioja nasal eruption 🌋

Rounded up as so good for 💵

🍷 Opaque deep red w/ brown edge

👃 Smokey rich oak baked dark cherry & vanilla cream pie covered in date & fig parfait sauce w/ leather & balsamic - gorgeous 😍

👄 Chewy ripe plump smooth creamy dark cherry jam in a med body w/ a cocoa, balsamic & liquorice hoof kick ole 🤠

🎯 Med+ dark oaky cocoa cherry/berry fruit liquorice bull bottom slap 🐮 — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.1

The nose is a volcanic eruption of exotic fruits. Citrus fruits, gooseberries, white peach and lemon rind demand your attention. The palette does not disappoint. It's bright and light on its feet. Grapefruit, apricot and lemons come along for the ride. There is some acid on the mid-plate which provides structure. Finishes with fresh toast and a slight hint of marzipan.
Excellent showing which is considerably improved from my impression 4 months ago. This wine causes all the senses to pulsate - top shelf. — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

V M

9.2

Wow this is a beautiful eruption of flavor. I get dark smokey cherry with a hint plum and raisin. Beautiful long finish that goes on and on. Really a fantastic and deep wine. — 11 years ago