Red fruit, orange peel, violet, earth and tea leaves nose takes on a bubble-gummy and ashy undertones. Kickass aroma. Medium-bodied with rich, slick red and dark berries, the palate tails off a little but finishes tight, at times saline, with graphite aftertaste. Tarry tannins too. Flashy but with substance to back it up. Curious to find out what's in store in the near future considering what a stunner the single contrada Guardiola is. Hoard this while you can. — ★★★½
Appellation: Etna Rosso
Region: Castiglione di Sicilia, Etna, Sicilia, Italy
Subzone: Verzella, Solicchiata, Feudo di Mezzo and Guardiola
Cépage: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Abv: 13.5%
Production: 40,200
Élevage: 12 months in botti grandi
Distributor: Milawa
Critic Reviews:
Strawberry, wild rose, citrus and Mediterranean herb aromas take center stage on this fragrant red. Reflecting the nose, the focused, vibrant palate offers pomegranate, blood orange, star anise and hint of espresso alongside firm acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink 2020–2026.
Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast, 05/2018) 90
An elegant, light- to medium-bodied red, this shows fine balance, integrating light, taut tannins with a subtle mesh of ripe raspberry, cranberry and citrus notes, accented by dried thyme and tar-tinged smoke. Drink now through 2023. 3,350 cases made.
Alison Napjus (Wine Spectator, 10/2018) 90
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. Some 40,200 bottles were produced.
Monica Larner (Wine Advocate, 12/2018) 91
In the same mold, the 2016 Etna Rosso offers a rocking perfume of blueberries, wild strawberries, garrigue, and damp earth-like minerality. This incredibly perfumed, floral wine hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a tight, focused texture, terrific purity, and a great finish. As with the 2015, it’s not a massive wine and has an almost Pinot Noir-like elegance and weight. It’s another singular effort to drink over the coming 5-7+ years.
Jeb Dunnuck (12/2018) 92
feel free to send asks for theoi not listed! and of course, this is my personal opinion from my wine knowledge.
A fun wine for any theoi of importance are blends from Rapsani, which is located on Mt. Olympus.
Aphrodite: commandaria, which is made from the mavro and xynsteri grapes. Along with Moschofilero, for its striking, romantic, and rose-garden aromatics.
Apollon: for those who see him as a sun god, straw wines, and for plague Apollon, Botrytis wines such as Tokaji. For a more Gaulish Apollon, Vins de paille. The cretan wine Dafni could also work for being named after Daphne
Ares: sparkling reds, such as Lambrusco for their striking nature in carbonation and red hue.
Artemis: natural wines, those made with the yeast upon the grape skins, or traditional orange wines for the "wild" aspect of them.
Ariadne: traditional Cretan wines, such as Shiraz, Vidiano, Vilana, Thrapsathiri, Malvasia, etc.
Dionysus: all wines, but Retsina in particular.
Eros: romantic reds in general, I do not have a particular wine for him.
Helios: some ancient authors said one should not offer wine as he shouldn't be drinking on the job, but who listens to that? Straw wines and Sicilian wines match his nature as a sun god, though mead also holds a special place in my heart for him.
Hephaestus: Sicilian wines, for their volcanic nature, especially those around Mt. Etna such as Nerello Mascalese
Hera: aromatic reds and roses, such as muscat d'asti, and for Hera of Samos, Samos Vin Doux
Herakles: Agiorgitiko, for its home in Nemea, where he bested the Nemean Lion.
Hestia: table wines such as Chianti and Prosecco, though I have always found her in orange wine due to orange wine being a common style of the ancient world. Agiorgitiko is the most popular Greek wine, and as such I also see it with her in her ability to unite the hearth.
Hermes: wines from central Greece, but I would also argue Greek Chardonnay and Syrah for their international travel to Greece.
Pan: Savatiano, for its origin in Central Greece
Zeus: as Hestios and a household god, table wines, and very light wines, such as vignoles. Pyment could also be lovely for his love of bees.
Rubric "Remembering the Planet's favorite places". Taormina, Sicily, Italy.
Yesterday was the feast of Taormina, video from there. There was a lot of Tarantella, Nero d'Avola was flowing like a river ... Well, I would fall for a good barrel of Nerello Mascalese, at a table on this street along which the procession moves, I first tried it almost 20 years ago.
The small ancient town of Taormina is undoubtedly one of the main pearls not only of Sicily, but of all of Italy. Located on Mount Tauro, ancient streets diverge along the slopes of Monte Tauro, and the views are breathtaking: on the one hand - on the Ionian Sea in front of the entrance to the Strait of Messina, and on the other - on Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe.
Wein vom Vulkan · Geschichte des Ätna in Sizilien · Wissen
Der Ätna ist mit einer Höhe von mehr als 3.500 Meter der größte aktive Vulkan in Europa. Er liegt an der Ostküste Siziliens und ist auch eine einzigartige Weinregion.
Die ersten Siedlungen am Ätna entstanden in der Jungsteinzeit. Ab dem 8. Jahrhundert v. Chr. entstanden dann an den Hängen des Vulkans die ersten von Griechen gepflanzten Weinberge.
Die Griechen gründeten viele Orte in Sizilien und auf dem Vulkan. Sie hinterließen eine große Spur in der Kultur und in der Weinherstellung in dieser Region.
Am Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts gab es in der Ätna-Region die meisten Weinberge Siziliens – etwa 90.000 Hektar. Doch dann verfiel das Gebiet aus mehreren Gründen.
Viele Weinberge in der Nähe wurden durch die Reblaus zerstört und auch die politische und wirtschaftliche Situation trug zur Massenflucht von Menschen in Städte und Länder der neuen Welt bei.
Während des gesamten 20. Jahrhunderts vegetierte dann der Ätna in Verwüstung und Verfall. Doch seit einigen Jahren kommen wieder Winzer und Weinhändler aus die Insel und bauen das vergessene Potenzial der Gegend wieder auf.
Der Ätna wird auch als das »mediterrane Burgund« genannt. Dieser Name entstand unter anderem, weil die hier produzierten Weine stilistisch an die Weine der großen französischen Region erinnern. Sie sind gleichzeitig komplex und subtil, streng und elegant, stark und sinnlich.
Und natürlich auch das Terroir des Ätna hat seine eigenen Besonderheiten.
Die Region ist in die Liste des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes aufgenommen. Es handelt sich um ein geologisch komplexes Gebiet, das hinsichtlich der unterschiedlichen klimatischen Bedingungen und der verschiedenen Arten vulkanischer Böden sehr heterogen ist.
Vulkanische Böden sind eine Quelle verschiedener Mineralstoffe, die die Rebe benötigt, und sie beeinflussen die Schärfe und Pikantheit des Weines. Weiter verfügen sie über eine gute Entwässerung und in ihnen hat in der Regel keine Reblaus Überlebenschancen.
Der Ätna ist aber auch ein aktiver Vulkan, der ständig unter der Aufsicht von Wissenschaftlern steht und etwa alle drei bis vier Monate aktiv ist. Daher ist die Weinherstellung in dieser Region besonders riskant.
Kein Winzer ist vor den Launen der Natur gefeit, und jeder Weinberg kann eines Tages durch einen Ausbruch zerstört werden.
Die Qualität der erzeugten Weine auf dem Vulkan gleichen das Risiko jedoch aus.
Die Hauptrebsorten für Weine vom Ätna sind:
- Nerello Mascalese - Dies ist die wichtigste rote Rebsorte der Region. Sie produziert komplexe Rotweine mit guter Säure und kräftigem Tannin.
- Nerello Cappuccio - Eine weitere rote Rebsorte, die oft zusammen mit Nerello Mascalese verwendet wird.
- Carricante - Die wichtigste weiße Rebsorte des Ätna-Gebiets. Sie wird auch unter dem Namen Grecanico angebaut.
- Minella Bianca - Eine weitere bedeutende weiße Rebsorte der Region rund um den Ätna.
Diese autochthonen Rebsorten sind besonders gut an die einzigartigen Bedingungen des Vulkangebiets angepasst. Sie gedeihen in den mineralreichen Vulkanböden und profitieren von den großen Temperaturunterschieden zwischen Tag und Nacht in den Höhenlagen des Ätna.
Die Weine aus diesen Trauben, insbesondere aus Nerello Mascalese und Carricante, haben in den letzten Jahren zunehmend internationale Anerkennung erlangt und gelten als Spitzenweine Italiens.
Wein vom Vulkan · Geschichte des Ätna in Sizilien · Wissen
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Các đồn điền của Nerello mascalese có thể xuất hiện rải rác Calabria, nhưng hơn 90% trong tổng số gần 3.000 ha của nó là ở Sicily, nơi mà nó được biết đến nhiều nhất như là động lực thúc đẩy các loại rượu vang đỏ được tạo ra từ sườn núi Etna. Đây cũng là một giống nho quan trọng của rượu vang DOC.
Garrigue, smoke, fresh asphalt and warm sage aromas precede raspberry, blackberry, orange peel and dried lavender perfume reminiscent of Lovely Lace store. Bitter minerality and succulently sweet red fruit take turns to rule the roost, with tightly-knit tannins gripping lightly but surely. Mid-weight, fairly compact with silky contours and terrific sapidity. While not quite the eruption anticipated, you gotta hand it to the low-key refinement at this level. — ★★★½
Appellation: Etna Rosso
Region: Castiglione di Sicilia, Etna, Sicilia, Italy
Subzone: Verzella, Solicchiata, Feudo di Mezzo and Guardiola
Cépage: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Abv: 13.5%
Production: 40,200
Élevage: 12 months in botti grandi
Distributor: Milawa
Critic Reviews:
Strawberry, wild rose, citrus and Mediterranean herb aromas take center stage on this fragrant red. Reflecting the nose, the focused, vibrant palate offers pomegranate, blood orange, star anise and hint of espresso alongside firm acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink 2020–2026.
Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast, 05/2018) 90
An elegant, light- to medium-bodied red, this shows fine balance, integrating light, taut tannins with a subtle mesh of ripe raspberry, cranberry and citrus notes, accented by dried thyme and tar-tinged smoke. Drink now through 2023. 3,350 cases made.
Alison Napjus (Wine Spectator, 10/2018) 90
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. Some 40,200 bottles were produced.
Monica Larner (Wine Advocate, 12/2018) 91
In the same mold, the 2016 Etna Rosso offers a rocking perfume of blueberries, wild strawberries, garrigue, and damp earth-like minerality. This incredibly perfumed, floral wine hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a tight, focused texture, terrific purity, and a great finish. As with the 2015, it’s not a massive wine and has an almost Pinot Noir-like elegance and weight. It’s another singular effort to drink over the coming 5-7+ years.
Jeb Dunnuck (12/2018) 92
Discover the Rich History and Flavors of Feudo di Mezzo with Sognolavico
Feudo di Mezzo is a beautiful estate located in the heart of Sicily's wine country. This historic winery is known for producing some of Italy's finest wines, and at Sognolavico, we are proud to offer a selection of Feudo di Mezzo's most renowned vintages.
One of the signature wines from Feudo di Mezzo is the Etna Rosso. This wine is made from the Nerello Mascalese grape, which is grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. The wine has a distinct minerality and earthiness, with notes of red fruit and spice. It pairs well with hearty dishes like roasted meats or stews.
Another standout wine from Feudo di Mezzo is the Bianco di Sei, a white wine made from the Carricante grape. This wine has a crisp and refreshing flavor, with notes of citrus and minerality. It pairs well with seafood dishes or light pasta dishes.
At Sognolavico, we are dedicated to offering our customers the best Italian wines from the country's most renowned wineries. We believe that wine is not just a drink, but a way to experience the flavors and culture of a region. That's why we are proud to offer Feudo di Mezzo's signature wines, which capture the essence of Sicily's rich history and traditions.
In conclusion, if you're looking to experience the rich history and flavors of Feudo di Mezzo, look no further than Sognolavico. Our selection of Feudo di Mezzo's most renowned vintages offers a taste of Sicily's unique terroir and winemaking traditions. So pour yourself a glass, sit back, and let us take you on a journey through Sicily's beautiful wine country.
☑️🗣️Description du domaine Luna Gaia dans le premier post juste en dessous de ma dégustation🗣️✅.
🍇🍷IGP Logistilla Nerello Mascalese rouge 2018 du domaine Luna Gaia commercialisé par @maisonmaubastit 🍇🍷:
🍇 :
Nerello Mascalese
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environ 12€ /bouteille
🌿:
Bio
👁️ :
Robe de couleur pourpre
👃 :
Un nez sur des notes de fruits rouge (cerise, fraise, framboise), fumée, sous bois.
💋 :
En bouche on a un vin expressif en bouche, fruité et relativement léger. Sur des arômes de griotte, fraise, la réglisse, de petites notes fumées. Une petite fraîcheur sympathique en fin de bouche. Une bonne longueur avec une finale sur le cuir, l'anis, le poivre en grains.
📜En résumé📜 :
Une belle cuvée sur des cépages Italiens très sympathique. Une belle découverte et une envie d'en apprendre plus sur les vins étrangers.
🧆Dégusté sur une épaule d'agneau et ses flageolets 🧆.
🙋♂️Un grand merci à la @maisonmaubastit pour l'envoi de cette bouteille, dans les prochains jours je vous présenterai d'autres vins de domaines différents. Restez connecté pour en savoir plus🙋♂️.
🗣️N'oubliez pas, boire un canon c'est sauver
un vigneron. Allez voir le site internet de la @maisonmaubastit pour voir toutes les cuvées et promotions du moment 🗣️.
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Etna: tra teatro e poesia, Al-Cantàra presenta i due vini da collezione 2022
Etna: tra teatro e poesia, Al-Cantàra presenta i due vini da collezione 2022
Con un rosso di nerello mascalese in purezza dedicato a Luigi Pirandello e un Etna Bianco Doc in omaggio al semisconosciuto poeta siciliano del XVI secolo, Antonio Veneziano, la cantina Al Cantàra – l’azienda vinicola di Pucci Giuffrida di contrada Feudo Santa Anastasia a Randazzo, sull’Etna – prosegue il progetto dei vini da collezione iniziato con il rosso “Liolà-Ullarallà”, anche qui citazione…