As has been alluded previously on these pages, Mount Etna is the hottest piece of viticultural real estate on the planet. This Etna Rosso displays how serious the wines of Etna can be. A typical blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, it is light in its feet, fresh and well poised.
It reminds one of a decent light Nebbiolo, albeit with slightly higher acidity and less pronounced tannins. It made a good match to aubergine and ricotta ravioli served with a tomato and basil sauce. Indeed, it is fair to say that this is a wine that needs to be served alongside food.
2015 TERRA COSTANTINO DAETNA ETNA ROSSO
Producer: Terra Costantino
Variety: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Region: Sicily, Italy
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $50.00
Date tasted: 20 April 2018
Tasting Note:
Bright garnet. Tilled earth, truffle and spice. Very dry and savoury, medium bodied, lively acidity. Light on its feet. Needs food. Very earthbound in feel. Will appeal to Nebbiolo lovers.
Score: 16/20
It reminds one of a decent light Nebbiolo, albeit with slightly higher acidity and less pronounced tannins. It made a good match to aubergine and ricotta ravioli served with a tomato and basil sauce. Indeed, it is fair to say that this is a wine that needs to be served alongside food.
2015 TERRA COSTANTINO DAETNA ETNA ROSSOProducer: Terra Costantino
Variety: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Region: Sicily, Italy
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $50.00
Date tasted: 20 April 2018
Tasting Note:
Bright garnet. Tilled earth, truffle and spice. Very dry and savoury, medium bodied, lively acidity. Light on its feet. Needs food. Very earthbound in feel. Will appeal to Nebbiolo lovers.
Score: 16/20
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