Etna, Catania

Benanti

Rovittello Etna Rosso Nerello Cappuccio Blend 2014

John W
9.6

Rovitello- 2014. Planted in 1925. Ungrafted vines. On the nose, Smokey. On the palate, after 11 years, Smokey, minerally, warm spice. Tannins still noticeable. Paired with:
Risotto- red pepper cream, lime powder, guanciale and Parmigiano.
— 7 days ago

Dave, Bob and 4 others liked this

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

-Il Quadro delle Rose- Feudo di Mezzo Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2018

Do not pass up an opportunity to buy this wine. Expensive Nerello but worth every cent. Tart red fruit with smoke and scorched earth. Complex but very easy drinking. — 13 days ago

I Vigneri di Salvo Foti

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio

Really loving this hearty (deappellated) Etna Rosso with cavatelli smothered in lamb & beef ragout. A little tannic and stilted at first. This is a wine that needs food and a bit of of time after opening to relax and unfold. So many layers here: Carob, bay laurel, baked tomato, dried Mountmorency cherries, a touch of smoke/ash. Rustic, yet polished and sophisticated. — a month ago

Paul, Deborah and 7 others liked this
Joshua Fisher

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I hope we get to meet one day

Benanti

Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore Carricante

John W
9.6

2020 Pietra marina - Etna Bianca superiore. Golden straw coloration. From Mila, birthplace of carricante, why it’s superiore. On the nose, citrus, herbaceous, salinity and minerality. On the palate, rich mouthfeel, citrus, herbs, salinity from the sea, and a finish of herbs (tarragon?) and minerals. Interesting- combo of Chablis and Chardonnay. Paired with mushroom and spring onion mayonnaise. — 7 days ago

Graci

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2022

Very rich and deep with smoke, graphite, and plum with cherry. You can taste the sunshine in this one. — 19 days ago

Tornatore

Etna Bianco Carricante 2022

Citrus and cream, lively with body and balance, really good! — a month ago

Tom, Joe and 8 others liked this
Paul Masson

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One of the best.. ripe but energetic… fruit and mineral … the perfect wine

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Santo Spirito Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2022

John W
9.4

2022 Etna Rosso santo spirito: light dark soil, very loose and sandy. lighter cherry and fruitier nose, on the palate, cherry, heavy minerals. Strong tannins. Very popular wine. Very deep vines. — 7 days ago

Benanti

Serra della Contessa Etna Rosso Nerello Blend 2011

John W
9.0

Oldest Benanti vineyard. Planted in 1910. I grafted pre-phloxerra. 90% Nero mascalese and 10% nerelo cappucio. — 7 days ago

Graci

Etna Rosato Nerello Mascalese 2022

Father's Day 2025 - great w/ lamb — 19 days ago

Vino di Anna

Palmento Vino Rosso Red Blend

Superb Sicilian vino Rosso from Nerello Mascalese. Minerals, herbs. — a month ago