“Animardente” Rosso Etna DOC 2018

Contrada Santo Spirito | Sicily
Tenuta Sette Ponti s.a. s.r.l. | Via Sette Ponti 71 | IT 52029 Castiglion Fibocchi

"Muscularity and intensity are qualities we are happy to leave to other producers," they say from the small garage winery. "A nice fullness, but nothing exaggerated, a lot of suppleness, a fine expression of fruit, a discreet use of oak, long and persistent on the finish, but without any heaviness," is how Moretti Cuseri describes his first and only Etna Rosso DOC. In our opinion, the elegant volcanic wine Animardente - in German "fiery spirit" - delivers exactly what the fascinating wine-growing region promises. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild berry, eucalyptus and Mediterranean scrub aromas form the nose on this poised, focused red. Polished and svelte, the racy palate offers juicy strawberry, red cherry and star anise before a saline close. Lithe, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide balance." Wine Enthusiast

"There's a pleasing vibrancy to this harmonious red, with supple tannins and light acidity buoying flavors of dried strawberry and cherry, violet and anise. Darker base notes of sweet apple smoke and fig cake push through on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2018 Etna Rosso Animardente mixes hints of sour citrus, spicy florals and tart cherries to create an alluring display. It shows soft textures and a juicy expression of Nerello Mascalese fruit, tinged with salty minerals as inner rose tones form toward the close. Fine tannins linger under an air of licorice and hard red candies, as this tapers off lightly structured and quite pleasant. I wouldn't hold the 2018 for too long in the cellar, but frankly, it's so enjoyable now that there's really no reason to wait." Vinous

"A very tight and very focused Etna red with lots of red fruit, as well as plums, cherries, orange peel and dried flowers. Linear and racy with energy and intensity." James Suckling

"The Contrada Santo Spirito di Passopisciaro 2018 Etna Rosso Animardente opens to a lean-bodied appearance and shows bright aromas of cassis, sour cherry and blackcurrant. The wine is tart and fresh with a silky mouthfeel that washes clean over the palate, imparting dried mountain herb, volcanic ash and light spice along the way. Fruit is drawn from a high-altitude site at 700 meters above sea level on rocky terrain shaped by ancient lava flows. The vines are planted in traditional alberello and are 70 years old, accounting for the wine's fruit depth and subtle complexity. Production is 3,830 bottles." Wine Advocate

19142818 · 0,75 l · 41,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping4 units available
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