Tasting Notes: The Alessandro Viola Sinfonia Rosso is composed of 100% Nerello Mascalese from the clay rich soils of Alcamo and aged in old oak casks. Quite aromatically expressive with notes of pepper, balsamic, and forest floor... Read More
Tasting Notes: A great entry into Etna Rosso is the Benanti Etna Rosso: good fruit, silky (yet firm) tannins, and the minerality that Etna is known for. Slightly reticent aromas of red cherry, rosehip, raspberry and minerals.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color on the Bonavita Rosso (formally known as Faro but they decided to leave the DOC) is lighter than you might expect from a red from Sicilia, resembling a Pinot Noir. But do not let that fool you, the wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: The intense nose of Cala Cala is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. Wild herbs and a hint of volatile acidity in the background contribute to the complexity. The palate is vibrant but quite... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Carranco Villa dei Baroni Etna Rosso expresses the volcanic personality of its homeland, an intense minerality and acidity, and a very elegant finish with light, silky and savory tannins, accompanied by intense... Read More
Tasting Notes: From the Island of Lipari emerge the Castellaro Nero Ossidiana, a unique red wine made from the local Corinto Nero grapes. Notes of cherry and spices that blend with the intriguing salty side of Corinto Nero for... Read More
Tasting Notes: The COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico has aromas of dried cherry, chocolate, smoke, wild herbs, and exotic spices. Soft round fruity medium bodied palate with a good dose of acidity. Perfect pairing for Sicilian... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cos Frappato is an organic, naturally made red from the Sicilian Frappato grape. The brightness of fruit, combined with the acidity present in Frappato, make this the perfect wine to chill slightly, just like... Read More
Tasting Notes: Floramundi is ruby red with brilliant purple reflections; it offers intense fruity aromas, black cherry and plum notes stand out; the bouquet opens with delicate flowery nuances and characteristic spicy notes of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Mille e una Notte is caressing and intense, characterized by an ample bouquet with fruity notes combined with balsamic and spicy scents. Donnafugata’s flagship red confirms itself as an icon of style and elegance.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Sherazade, from 100% Nero d'Avola, has a brilliant ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose offers a pleasantly fruity bouquet with fragrant notes of red plum and sour cherry, combined with light spicy... Read More
90% Nerello Mascalese/10% other local varieties. Eduardo acquired this half-hectare parcel of 70-plus-year-old vines in the territory of Castiglione, just outside of the Etna zone. It lies on Mt. Portella at 700 meters with a... Read More
90% Nerello Mascalese/10% other local varieties. Pirrera is a single site at 850 meters on the north side or versante nord of Mt. Etna; its name is rooted in the particularly rocky nature of the vineyard. The vineyard had been... Read More
Tasting Notes: Vino Rosso Kaos is experimental winemaker Davide Bentivegna’s more traditional take on an Etna Rosso. After a fifteen-day spontaneous fermentation, this blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucio spends... Read More
Tasting Notes: On a global scale, pre-phylloxera vines are exceedingly rare. At the turn of the nineteenth century, the phylloxera louse made its way from America to Europe’s vineyards, devastating vast swaths of vineyards... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fattorie Romeo del Castello Etna Rosso Allegracore is bright, polished and easy to enjoy. This pure expression of Etna Rosso has bright cherries, an electic kick from the volcanic soils, and savory, soft tannins.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2007 Fattorie Romeo del Castello Etna Rosso Vigo is fully resolved with tons of aromatics jumping from the glass. The palate is sensual and round, with leather, tobacco and dried mint all melding together. Incredible... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2008 Fattorie Romeo del Castello Etna Rosso Vigo is a total knockout of a wine. Cocoa, earth, sage, all leap out of the glass. Impossible to put down, the palate is singing with dark chocolate, red meat, savory... Read More