Nerello

Barbazzale Rosso presents itself in dark purple and is a beautifully primary-fruity and solid Nerello from Cottanera. On the palate, it convinces with complex aromas of black berries and mocha. Full, harmonious and ducely fruity, with beautiful tannin, then an interesting fine bitter note in the long fresh finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Some nice red-fruit character, but there's a rather simple feel to this. Medium body, lightly firm tannins and a clean finish." James Suckling

Etna Rosato Erse offers an authentic and fresh expression of the Nerello Mascalese grape (with a 20% share of Nerello Cappuccio). Strong raspberry red with a beautiful bouquet of wild berries and fresh fruit aromas such as watermelon. The volcanic terroir gives the wine concentration and character. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh rosato that smells of dark berries and a hint of lavender. Clear fruit on the palate, with elegant suppleness, a fine mineral note and last but not least a winning drinkability. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Etna Rosato is incredibly pretty with its bouquet of dusty dried flowers, peaches and white smoke. Its silky textures give way to a more tactile and almost crunchy display of pit fruits and minerals, yet it's all under an air of honeyed florals. There's a lovely salinity that lingers long, while residual acids keep the mouth watering for more." Vinous

"Loads of mineral character to this, from hot tile to chalk, together with notes of sour cherries and even a hint of damson. Medium-bodied with the same complex character to the lingering flavors. Well-balanced, serious rosé, made from nerello mascalese grapes." James Suckling

Sweet cherries, flowers, spices and a hint of mint on the nose. Firm yet harmonious tannin in the lively, very intense flavour, which never feels heavy but elegant until the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Subtle aromas suggesting scorched earth, hazelnut and hay form the nose along with a whiff of eucalyptus. The lithe, bone-dry palate offers mineral-driven restraint, showing flinty mineral, toasted almond, pomegranate and a hint of citrus." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2019 Etna Rosso Erse has a lot of spice on its lively bouquet with cumin seed, white pepper and a touch of dried ginger. These lifted aromas frame a core of wild berry fruit. It is a mid-weight, very drinkable and enjoyable wine, especially in the near-term with a Chinese takeout of beef and broccoli." Robert Parker

Subtle aromas and flavours of red cherry and pink flowers, clean and fresh on the palate, very aromatic and balanced taste with a slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling light orange. Shows fine nuances of flowers on the nose, then raspberry and strawberry on the finish. Intense juiciness and minerality on the palate, nice final." Falstaff

"There's a tight bead of fresh cranberries and oranges running through this. The palate is quite full, but remains energetic and flavorful." James Suckling

Bright, lightening garnet, very clear bouquet with emphatically fresh fruit notes of berries and rhubarb, elegant on the palate with well-dosed power, smooth tannin; juicy, persistent and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Etna Rosso impresses with masses of black cherry and balsam herbs complemented by a whiff of fresh mint. It’s round yet juicy in feel, focused on purity of fruit, with tart berries cascading across its mineral core and lovely inner rose tones that build toward the close. This tapers off a bit short yet fresh, leaving a subtle tug of tannin and a bitter hint behind. The 2018 vintage was challenging on Etna, yet Alta Mora managed to cull an impressive entry-level Rosso from it in spite of that." Vinous

"Frank and attractive red-cherry, cranberry and floral aromas, plus a sleek and vivid palate make this a classic Etna red. Very good balance at the clean, mineral finish." James Suckling

Sweet cherries, flowers, spices and a hint of mint on the nose. Firm yet harmonious tannin in the lively, very intense flavour, which never feels heavy but elegant until the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Etna Rosso Erse keeps me coming back to the glass to take in its lively and spicy bouquet, as sour cherries are complemented by dried roses, cloves and hints of fresh mint. This is round and juicy in feel, yet focused on purity, with mineral-tinged red berries that saturate, just as brisk acidity maintains fantastic freshness. A subtle coating of fine tannins and a salty flourish define the finale, as the 2020 tapers off gently grippy under an air of red inner florals. This is an excellent “entry-level” Etna Rosso." Vinous

Etna Rosso comes from the Torreguarino and Pietramarina vineyards on Etna. Bright sparkling ruby red with a transparent core. Fine spicy notes, pepper and small red berries in the bouquet, notes of ripe raspberries on the palate. Dense, with lots of fruit, compact tannin. Elegant, yet fresh and racy and very authentic. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium light red; fruity notes; concentrated, fruit, dense, medium tannin, long, fine, very nice." (JLF) Merum

Ghiaia, a single varietal Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of Etna, exudes sweet aromas of cherries and flowers. A refined, very detailed and seductive wine with great charm, character and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Packaged with a bright red label, the Tenuta Tascante 2018 Etna Rosso Ghiaia Nera offers an accurate portrayal of the native Sicilian grape, Nerello Mascalese. The wine pours forth to a medium ruby color and a lean consistency from a cool and humid vintage. The bouquet offers delicate berry aromas with bitter almond and even a touch of fried cannoli pastry crust. The wine is streamlined but persistent. Serve it with mini veggie pizzette for lunch." Robert Parker

Sparkling ruby red, intense and appealing mineral scent of plums, orange zest, ripe raspberries and a hint of liquorice in the background. On the juicy palate, elegant tannin and a delicious fruit melt. SUPERIORE.DE

Etna Rosato by Pietradolce not only attracts attention with its delicate shiny colour, the delicate rose bouquet beguiles and the precise taste convinces with lively aromas of peach, cranberry and grapefruit. Elegant mineral tones accompany the fresh finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate old pink with shimmering reflections, elegant bouquet with notes of wild strawberries and light currants, plus restrained, spicy tones. On the palate with creamy freshness and lively acidity, fine and distinguished. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Etna Rosato impresses with its vibrant bouquet of sweet melon lifted by minty herbs and white smoke. It's silky in texture yet reverberating with zesty citrus and mouthwatering acidity, as mineral-tinged green apple and spices cascade across the senses. The 2020 tapers off tense yet long, presenting a salty flourish under an air of crushed oyster shells. This Nerello Mascalese Rosato gets an official "Wow" in my book." Vinous

Delicate old pink with shimmering reflections, elegant bouquet with notes of wild strawberries and light currants, plus restrained, spicy tones. On the palate with creamy freshness and lively acidity, fine and distinguished. SUPERIORE.DE

Pietradolce Rosso is reminiscent of an elegant red from Burgundy. Sparkling, intense garnet red. Light, aromatic tones of cherry, cigar tobacco and cedar, medium-bodied and well-proportioned on the palate, tasty fruit, salty, balanced and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"For a young Etna Rosso this is very easy to enjoy, thanks to the ripe red-berry character, delicate earthiness and the full-bodied, silky palate." James Suckling

"With a bouquet of black raspberries in an air of cracked slate, flint, ashen stone and smoke, the 2020 Etna Rosso makes itself known. It’s round and silky, with an initial burst of inner sweetness that’s quickly contrasted by tart wild berries and mineral tones that saturate toward the close. The 2020 keeps the energy high, even as it finishes lightly structured, leaving sour citrus and blackberries to linger. I love the vibrancy and vivid fruit here, but do give this some air to blow off a bit of its youthful reduction." Vinous

Brilliant ruby red. Diciasette Salme offers a wonderful bouquet of dark fruit aromas and Cuban cigar tobacco. Balanced, elegant, full-bodied and fresh on the palate. Stylistically and qualitatively very successful. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant ruby red. In the nose of rich red berries, a hint of flint and delicate toast, then in the reverberation of ripe cherries. Clear and radiant on the palate, with tight, salty tannin, spans a wide arc, with emphasis and extremely delicate tasting." Falstaff

"Still very young, this Etna red has attractive, bright red-berry, wild-herb and candied-orange aromas. The palate has a level of creaminess that's unusual for this appellation, but behind that is a solid tannin structure that powers the moderately dry, mineral finish." James Suckling

"The Cottanera 2019 Etna Rosso Diciassettesalme offers a lean and pure expression of Nerello Mascalese without too many extra bells or whistles. The wine finishes fermentation in oak and continues its evolution in large casks for eight months. There are dusty notes that frame cassis and sour cranberry. But both the fruity and the mineral sides of the wine are well-contained and measured." Robert Parker

It is very rare and highly commendable that a pure Nerello Cappuccio comes into the bottle here, whereas the Nerello Mascalese on the Etna is usually the red top dog. Bright garnet red, youthfully fresh wine with a bouquet of strawberry and citrus fruit, in addition stone-mineral tones, flowers and spices. In the taste of subtle elegance with a pleasant fresh breeze. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brightening, brightening ruby. Clear and fresh nose, smells of raspberries and moist tree bark, spicy. Pithy, handy tannin on the palate, shows fine raspberry notes in the middle course, juicy." Falstaff

It is very rare and highly commendable that a pure Nerello Cappuccio is bottled here, when the Nerello Mascalese is usually the red top dog on Etna. Bright garnet-red, youthfully fresh wine with a bouquet of strawberry and citrus fruit, plus stony-mineral tones, flowers and spices. Subtle elegance on the palate with a pleasant fresh breeze. SUPERIORE.DE

In the history of Etna, the eruption of 1614 is legendary, as it lasted ten years and is thus to date the longest recorded eruption of the volcano that is still active today. A very impressive and fitting name for Planeta's Etna series of equally impressive wines.

It could hardly be more autochthonous: this excellent wine from the Nerello Mascalese grape comes from the hotspot on the east coast of Sicily, from the slopes of Mount Etna. Brilliant bright cherry red, fine scent of raspberry and blood orange, gripping, taut acidity, silky tannin and a buoyant elegance with beautiful minerality. Great, long and unique! SUPERIORE.DE

"Light red; reductive, discreetly fruity-foliagey, not intense; delicate attack, fine, depth of fruit, then also power and tannin." Merum

"Sparkling, brightening ruby. Appealing and open nose, opens with notes of raspberry, some blackberry, fine spice in the background. Lots of present tannin on the palate, hearty bite at the core, firm pressure on the final, juicy and salty." Falstaff

"As if you can smell the ashen volcanic soils that these vines grow in, the 2018 Nerello Mascalese Eruzione 1614 wafts up smoky and musky, with a complement of cherry and dried strawberry that fully completes the experience. This is soft and fleshy in feel, boasting a noticeable inner sweetness nicely balanced by brisk acids and pretty inner florals." Vinous

"Pretty plum and raspberry fruit flavors are accented by a fine, aromatic thread of dried thyme, smoky mineral and rosehip in this harmonious, light- to medium-bodied red." Wine Spectator

"The 2018 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Eruzione 1614 is a beautifully elegant and streamlined wine that reflects the precision and careful winemaking that is a hallmark of the Planeta family. This wine opens to fine and nuanced aromas of wild berry, cassis and rose. Etched mineral notes and light spice frame a core of pretty fruit. This is a classic Etna red that can be stretched out to a 10-year drinking window if desired, although there's no reason not to enjoy this bottle straight out of the gate." Robert Parker

Donnafugata's impressive declaration of love for Etna, currently the hottest wine hotspot, began with the Sul Vulcano line.

Bright ruby red, in the bouquet wild strawberry with delicate hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. The corresponding fresh taste and a subtle elegance lead into a harmonious and energetic finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Etna Rosso Sul Vulcano lifts from the glass with a rich and slightly confectionary bouquet, showing sugar-dusted black cherries, licorice and dried roses. It’s silky-smooth, quite elegant in feel, as ripe red and black fruits wash across the palate, leaving a staining of minerality and subtly grippy tannins in their wake. There’s a hint of custard and balsam herbal tones that linger through the finale, as this tapers off lightly structured and tart. The Etna Rosso Sul Vulcano is primarily Nerello Mascalese with a dollop of Nerello Cappuccio." Vinous

"A sophisticated Etna red with the bright red-fruit and orange-zest aromas that make this appellation stand out in the Sicilian context. Elegant balance of fine tannins and fruit on the medium-bodied palate that shunts up the energy level when the mineral acidity kicks in at the finish." James Suckling

This archetype of an Etna Rosso presents itself with a lot of grace and beautiful varietal typicity. Aromas of strawberry and cherry on the nose, a medium-bodied fruit on the palate, slightly salty hints and spicy nuances in the beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light red; red fruity, also jam, quite deep; powerful, fine tart, length, some caramel, pleases well." (JLF) Merum

Donnafugata's impressive declaration of love for Etna, currently the hottest wine hotspot, began with the Sul Vulcano line. Delicate light pink. Fine berry scent with hints of gravel and tuff. Delicate floral aroma, light plum and pink grapefruit. In the fresh finish some flint and mineral notes. SUPERIORE.DE

Giuseppe Russo produces just 5,000 bottles of this extremely elegant rosato every year. Fine, complex aromas of red fruits and mineral rock in the youthfully fresh bouquet. The energetic and very precise impressions on the palate correspond beautifully with the fragrance. Delicate melting, fine minerality, harmonious and long. SUPERIORE.DE

This archetype of an Etna Rosso presents itself with a lot of grace and beautiful varietal typicity. Aromas of strawberry and cherry on the nose, a medium-bodied fruit on the palate, slightly salty hints and spicy nuances in the beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 is the total package when it comes to “entry-level” Etna Rosso. Its bouquet is remarkably pretty, yet also deep and vibrant, with masses of crushed red berries and rose tones excited by a minty freshness. The textures are silky and pliant, matched by medium-bodied weight, delivering a bright mix of ripe strawberries and sweet spices. All the while, a core of juicy acidity maintains marvelous freshness, even as a subtle coating of grippy tannins linger through the well-framed finale. Bravo, Alberto Graci." Vinous