NV | Benanti 'Contrada Cavaliere' Etna Rosso | Sicily Quinta do Romeu savory volcanic tannins

savory volcanic tannins

particularly fresh and fruity: hints of currants

That rich miso savoriness is supplemented on the palate with juicy Mirabelle

The nose is matured and youthful at the same time

with half of the barrels new

NV | Benanti 'Contrada Cavaliere' Etna Rosso | Sicily Quinta do Romeu savory volcanic tanninsI loved the 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Cavaliere, which pours a jeweled ruby color and opens to pure, ripe fruit of candied cherries, scorched earth, fresh flowers, and salty earth. The tannins are grippy, and the angular feel suggests it could almost pass for a Barolo in structure. Pure and inviting, its long on the palate, with a saturating saltiness and pure ripe fruit. 95 Pts Jeb Dunnuck