2012 Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Carusu, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review
Another interesting wine from Italy and Sicily. This is a blend of Nerello Mascalese, and Nerello Cappuccio. Grown on slopes on Mt.
Another interesting wine from Italy and Sicily. This is a blend of Nerello Mascalese, and Nerello Cappuccio. Grown on slopes on Mt.
This is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes. Salmon color, clear and bright. The nose has strawberries, slight raspberries and a hint of rhubarb. This took about 30 minutes to open once the screw cap was removed. The palate is very smooth. No bite on it which is quite refreshing. There is a nice tart acidity on it which makes if very food friendly. Light cherries with a slight herbal note somewhat akin to bitters on the finish. It works very well at the table. This is a nice and easy rose and a very good value.
This is a blend of Inzolia, Catarratto and Grecanico grapes along with some Chardonnay. Silvery, green gold in color. The nose is a bit mild with minerals and light pine notes. Better on the palate. Slight soapy (but not in a bad way) more like lanolin. Then tart green apples come thru picking up intensity especially on the finish. This is clean with very nice acidity. A medium length finish. Screw capped, this took a few minutes to open. It was served at about 50F but really showed better once it warmed a bit. Very refreshing wine and the tart apple acidity worked quite well with
What an excellent Vermouth. I love the botanicals here. Its a perfect match with Gin. S fragrant. Mixed with a Cava, it made a really nice drink. Looking to step up a bit? its about $13 and really fresh and a bit different.