“Ghiaia Nera” Rosso Etna DOC 2022

Tasca d'Almerita | Cantina Tascante | Sicily
Conte Tasca d'Almerita Soc. Agr. a.r.l. | Via dei Fiori 13 | IT 90129 Palermo

19033422 · 0,75 l · 28,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

An Etna Rosso with a clear vision: Ghiaia Nera is the introduction to the volcanic world of Tenuta Tascante – straightforward, elegant and characterised by the dramatic tension of the volcano. The grapes come from various locations on the north side of Mount Etna, around Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia. Volcanic sand, high altitude and large temperature differences characterise the style. It is traditionally matured in large wooden barrels. Brilliant ruby red colour with garnet hues in the glass. The nose opens with ripe cherry, dried raspberry, some orange zest and fine herbal notes. Juicy on the palate, with fresh acidity and a fine-grained tannin reminiscent of black tea. A wine with precision and cool noblesse, not a powerhouse, but a finely drawn red wine that clearly emphasises its origins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-light red colour; rosemary, reductive; juicy, fruity, fluid, certain tannic tartness, length, very pleasant overall." Merum

"Mediterranean herbs and red cherries combine with black fruits and earthy nuances to give the wine strength and lip-smacking minerality." Decanter

"The 2022 Etna Rosso Ghiaia Nera is dark, floral and surprisingly rich. Autumnal spices and dusty roses complement cherry sauce and a hint of mint on the nose. It's cool and round, yet juicy at its core, and coats the palate with ripe red and blue fruits while a hint of lavender builds. It retains its energy even as it tapers and is gently tannic, with an aftertaste of liquorice slowly fading away." Vinous

"The Tenuta Tascante 2022 Etna Rosso Ghiaia Nera offers concentrated fruit flavours of redcurrants and cranberries. The wine has a dark ruby red colour and a medium texture." Wine Advocate

"A very pretty, fragrant, young Etna Rosso with lots of fresh flowers, focus and finesse. It has a medium body, fine tannins and a long, bright finish. The best ever?" James Suckling