Jiga Hitorn

9.3

Lava juice. Tastes even better from the top of Etna (wanker) — 7 years ago

Christian Ramirez Romanini

9.2

One first noticed it’s luminous and trasparent ruby-red...

...the sweetness and generosity of wild fruits and currants merges with aromas of incense and beeswax and a light almost salty touch invites one to return to one’s glass, creating an almost provoking temptation to taste...

...once in mouth, the 100% Nerello Mascalese from lava sands presents its tasting strength and extraordinary aromas of incense and herbs, hibiscus, and wild fennel.

It’s a luminous and lyrical wine which recounts without obstacles the character and refinement of great red mountain wines but at latitudes not far from Africa....

The elegant tannins of compact texture are presented with extraordinary refinement. — 7 years ago

Andy Hall

9.4

See my comment on Kamen Kashmir. — 8 years ago

Heather Lane

9.1

Luscious white peach while expressing the mineral character and volcanic soils... — 9 years ago

Olivia Pena

9.7

This Cabernet is a great balance between fruit and earth...tastes of rich berries with a hint of pepper and tobacco. Wonderful. — 10 years ago

John D

9.4

They simply cannot make a bad wine. Lovely deep rich Tempranillo with great color and flavor. Had following tasting 3 Spanish ones and it outshone them all. — 10 years ago

Paul Sammut

9.9

pooollll: i can taste the ever so subtle mediterranean mist as it washed over the sun soaked sicilian grapes bursting with the etna minerals

michael is drunk again

claire can taste the lava coming out of the volcano

— 10 years ago

Raushan Adayeva

9.3

I might confused this wine with southern Pino Noir or Nebbiolo from sandy soils. Highly mineral to the nose, silicon burnt grass, gum and strawberry and a lot of fruits. Good tannins , very well balanced and have a potential to grow. Old vines (100yr ) and lava soils, French oak malolactics , fermentation. Vanilla and allspice in secondary fragrances. — 7 years ago

Bryant Bickel

9.0

Straight up good domestic Sangiovese — 8 years ago

Tom Doyle

9.6

Love this 2015 straight from Punta del Gadsden — 8 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Light body and very "Pinot Noir" like. Bright red cherry and strawberry flavors. Mild tannins and light oak. Hint of smoke. Refreshing. Chill it a bit below cellar temp. Great story about the winery. A Mt. Etna lava flow just went around them 30 years ago. — 9 years ago

Mars Bars

10

Favorite cab. Smooth taste — 9 years ago

Korey Hill

9.0

Very enjoyable — 10 years ago

with Kathy

Kelly Yascheshyn

9.0

I finally get it! Petite Sirah doesn't have to taste like house paint!! It's so dark and fruity and rich. Ink-tastic. Love this! Thanks Shelly!!! — 10 years ago

Ondrej

9.0

Bold, very smooth, notes of lemon, oak, honey, and pear. Slightly bitter finish. — 7 years ago

April Vadnais

9.7

Best Zin I've had in a long time! — 8 years ago

Bryant Bickel

9.1

Good god! That is one of the largest Petite's I have ever had, it I spot on, large marge, large and in charge, tannic like titanic it will sink your ship! — 8 years ago

S Kahovec

9.2

Enjoyed setting up the Christmas tree -December 2016 — 8 years ago

with Avril

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

Tom Wilkinson

9.0

Great zin with lovely finish. Awesome tasting room and patio with views. — 10 years ago