Etna

Barbazzale - ein solider Nerello aus dem Hause Cottanera überzeugt mit komplexen Aromen von schwarzen Beeren und Mokka. Voll und harmonisch am Gaumen mit langem frischen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of dried berries, walnuts, dried herbs and spices. Full-bodied, integrated and very fine with ultra-fine tannins. Rich, tight and balanced. A blend of nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio." James Suckling

Brillantes Strohgelb. Aromen von Limettenschale, Kräutern und hellen Blüten. Saftig am Gaumen mit einer feinen Säureader; ein mittellanger, mineralischer Abgang rundet diesen wunderschönen Weißen vom Ätna ab. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Catarratto Barbazzale shows enormous precision and an authentic Etna taste profile. The wine is bright and clean with a crystalline straw-gold color, direct aromas and a mouthfeel that is fresh and snappy. If those characteristics appeal to you, as they do to me, I highly recommend this excellent value wine. The wine is fun and rewarding with loads of mineral character." Robert Parker

"This is a fresh, herbal and discreetly floral white with good depth and a very crisp finish that has some minerality. A blend of catarratto with a small amount of viognier." James Suckling

Barbazzale - ein solider Nerello aus dem Hause Cottanera überzeugt mit komplexen Aromen von schwarzen Beeren und Mokka. Voll und harmonisch am Gaumen mit langem frischen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

Etna Rosso stammt von den Weinbergen Torreguarino und Pietramarina am Ätna. Feine Gewürznoten im Bouquet, Aromen reifer Himbeeren am Gaumen. Dicht, mit viel Frucht, kompaktes Tannin. Elegant und authentisch. SUPERIORE.DE

"Helles, frisches Rot; schalig, verhalten; saftig, viel, trinkiges Tannin, gewisse Frucht, gute Länge." Merum (JLF)

"Lots of blue fruits with raspberry and lemon character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Crisp and lively." James Suckling

Frischer Rosato, der nach dunklen Beeren und einem Hauch Lavendel duftet. Klare Frucht am Gaumen, mit eleganter Geschmeidigkeit und nicht zuletzt ansprechender Süffigkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Cottanera does a terrific job with its entry-level wines in this newly released vintage. The 2017 Etna Rosato (made with 100% Nerello Mascalese) is a lovely wine with much appeal and an accessible, versatile style. The wine opens to a pale pink color with bright luminosity. It ends with vibrant crispness. Some 17,500 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"A tangy and fruity rosato that is also fresh and lively. Dried peaches, cherries and pumice undertones. Full body and bright acidity. Pretty as always." James Suckling

Wunderschöner, reinsortiger Weißer aus Carricante von Planetas neuer Kellerei am Etna. Ein jugendlich ausgelassenes Gewächs voller Frische, Energie und Mineralik. Unter exklusiven Bedingungen auf vulkanischen Böden und in Höhenlagen von 870 Metern gewachsen, bereitet dieser Wein einen außergewöhnlichen Genuss. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a super crisp and focused wine that impresses for its aromatic intensity and directness. The Planeta 2017 Etna Bianco opens to pretty notes of white flower, lemon zest and crushed mineral. In the mouth, you don't get the long persistence of previous vintages, but you do get the elegance and freshness." Robert Parker

"Mouthwatering acidity frames this well-knit, light- to medium-bodied white, which offers a creamy plumpness to the flavors of baked quince, grated ginger, stone and nectarine." Wine Spectator

"This elegant white grown on the slopes of Mount Etna opens with aromas of pressed wildflower, lemon, wet stone and wild herb. The aromas follow over to the bright, linear palate along with Indian fig and a saline note." Wine Enthusiast

"I love this fresh, modern take on an Etna white wine, with its controlled and precise nose of honey hints, white flowers and ripe limes. The palate is invigorating, juicy and lively. Full and rich but bursting with tangy, lime-juicy brightness. Vivacious and delicious." Decanter

Aus der noch jungen Etna-Dependance der Familie Cusumano: helles Rubinrot, sehr klares Bouquet mit betont frischen Fruchtnoten nach Beeren, am Gaumen elegant mit mittlerer Kraft, weichem Tannin; saftig, anhaltend und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"This was a challenging vintage on Etna that showed uneven results across different areas of the volcano. The 2016 Etna Rosso defies those difficulties to show steady aromas of wild berry, rose and blue flower. The wine is dry and almost dusty on the finish with generous flinty mineral tones." Robert Parker

"From the moment you hang your nose in the glass, it’s clear that there are plenty of ripe plums, but not the slightest hint of prune character. However, there is a ton of subtle, herbal nuances in here, too. Powerful and concentrated with plenty of healthy tannins that carry the long, dry finish." James Suckling

Zum dritten Mal wurde dieser 100%ige Carricante mit der Höchstbewertung im Gambero Rosso ausgezeichnet: frischer, dynamischer Wein vom Ätna mit facettenreichem Duft nach Hefe und Rauch. Kühle Grapefruit und beeindruckend mineralische Anklänge im trockenen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Alta Mora by Cusumano definitely seems to have found its stride on Etna. The 2017 Etna Bianco is a lean to medium-bodied wine with lots of aromatic intrigue. You get a big dose of wild herb (like sage) followed by fresh apricot, natural rubber and flinty mineral. This is a delightful white wine with long persistence and a very fresh, snappy style. Granny Smith apple, white almond, crushed stone and citrus are part of the bouquet. This is an excellent value wine. Some 30,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"Honeysuckle and dried-lemon aromas and hints of straw follow through to a full body with lemon curd and dried fruit and just the right hint of citrus at the end. A rich and powerful Etna white, without a heavy use of oak." James Suckling

Rein und elegant, mit würzigen Kräuteraromen und frischen Fruchtnoten von Kirsche und Johannisbeere. Subtil und mit der nahezu burgundischen Finesse eines Pinot Nero. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lifted raspberry nose and quite sweet raspberry fruit on the palate. Rather low in acidity, but with plenty of fruit on the tannic finish." Jancis Robinson

"Lots of strawberry and lemon aromas that follow through to a full-bodied, layered palate with ripe tannins and dried-fruit and walnut undertones. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2017 Etna Rosso is a beautiful wine that manages to effectively communicate both the elegance and the power of this stellar appellation in Sicily. There is also a straightforward or straight-shooting aspect to the wine that adds to its focus and the sharpness of its aromatic delivery. Bright acidity and fine tannins add to that linearity and simplicity. The wine is fermented in large oak casks, and it ages in large oak containers for up to 18 months." Robert Parker

Kräftiges Apricot mit funkelndem Kern. In der Nase nach Marillenjoghurt, reifem Pfirsich, etwas Limette. Ausgewogen mit tollem Zug, leicht spürbares Tannin im Mittelteil, öffnet sich schön weit und fruchtig, endet im Finale mit kräftigem Druck und bleibt dennoch elegant. SUPERIORE.DE