2022/7/13-14. A mix of blue and red fruits, sun-blasted rock, toasted spice and wild herbs - a stimulating mix of the mountain and Mediterranean, in perhaps more extreme relief than in other Etna reds that I tend to drink. — 3 years ago
It's austere, but that's why you bought a taurasi. Dried flowers, boysenberries, raspberries. Almost like an amarone. Well made; I think average score a tad low. Better than the 2016. — 3 years ago
Big, bold Nerello Mascalese. Probably needs more time but I was anxious to try it. This is Nerello on steroids. Big, complex and so good. — 3 years ago
First sips were disappointing in the brevity of the hit on the palate. Gave it an hour and it lengthened beautifully. This wine has a ton of fruit (crushed sweet red berries), velvety tannins, and great structure. I would be fascinated to see what 10+ years does to it — 4 years ago
Alan Weinberg
I was also a bit blurry by then. Superb wine. — 19 days ago