Randy Fuller

9.2

This wine has a dusty rose color, darker than pink but lighter than red. The nose was a surprise, and not a particularly good one. There was hardly any fruit to speak of at all. The dominant aroma was a funky, barnyard sort of smell. On the palate there were flavors of cherry and Meyer lemon, with a savory overlay and a ton of salinity. If you can get past the first whiff, the taste is a treat. Mine paired very well with a spicy soppressata, some cheese, and an onion focaccia bread. — 11 days ago

John W

9.6

2020 Pietra marina - Etna Bianca superiore. Golden straw coloration. From Mila, birthplace of carricante, why it’s superiore. On the nose, citrus, herbaceous, salinity and minerality. On the palate, rich mouthfeel, citrus, herbs, salinity from the sea, and a finish of herbs (tarragon?) and minerals. Interesting- combo of Chablis and Chardonnay. Paired with mushroom and spring onion mayonnaise. — 4 days ago

Robert Mackie

10

Delicious!! — 5 days ago

John W

9.6

Rovitello- 2014. Planted in 1925. Ungrafted vines. On the nose, Smokey. On the palate, after 11 years, Smokey, minerally, warm spice. Tannins still noticeable. Paired with:
Risotto- red pepper cream, lime powder, guanciale and Parmigiano. — 4 days ago

John W

9.2

Rare 100% Nerelo Cappucio wine (from the southwest slope of Etna - 1 year in stainless steel and 9 months in the bottle).
2014- terre siciliani. Paired with eggplant parmigiana, baked with cherry tomato confit and pesto, and topped with grated Modica chocolate. And roasted tomato with ricotta Samara and
Massive nose, herbaceous, bell pepper, sulfur, on the palate subtle flavors of the nose, but very light with age. Very delicate. — 4 days ago

John W

9.2

Etna Rosso - 2022- contrada caldera sottana- high north high elevation. Extra hours of sunlight. 100% nerelo mascolese. Some oak. On the nose, cherry, leather, forest floor. — 4 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

First time having this bottling and it was quite enjoyable. A pleasant surprise.

Wines from Sicily have come up in quality and are deserving of more world attention.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 2 months ago

John W

9.2

Etna Bianca- contrada monte Serra 2023. 1st vintage. Never oak only stainless steel for all carricante. Pale oak. Lowest elevation. Near sea level Very ventilated. On the nose, herbaceous, salinity, almonds, and on the palate, sea salt, citrus, tropical fruit, minerality, richness and fullness and more tropical fruit, mango, papaya, florals in the finish. Paired with olive oil.
Fried octopus with tomato and wild fennel. Saltiness of octopus with saltiness and acidity of wine nice pairing. — 4 days ago

John W

9.4

Carricante- only white grape or Etna. Sparkling made traditional style
Noblesse- golden straw color.
Paired with carrot cream tart. Citrus and brioche on nose. On palate, minerals, brioche and citrus and toasted almonds. High acidity. Paired well with sweet carrot. Dry. Very little sweetness. — 4 days ago

John W

9.0

Oldest Benanti vineyard. Planted in 1910. I grafted pre-phloxerra. 90% Nero mascalese and 10% nerelo cappucio. — 4 days ago