2021 Tascante Ghiaia Nera Etna Rosso [JS92]

Producer: Tascante 
Region: Etna, Sicily, Italy 
Varietal: Nerello Mascalese 
Year: 2021

James Suckling, 92 Points 

"Sweet berry and orange peel with peach undertones as well as lemon blossom. Medium body, with crunchy fruit and a fresh and lightly chewy finish. Delicious wine now, showing volcanic character with ashy and smoky undertones. Drink or hold." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Ghiaia Nera is Tenuta Tascante's demonstration of the possibilities for Nerello Mascalese from young vineyards. It shows similar qualities to the old-vine Il Tascante, but with softer tannins and a distinctive freshness. This is enhanced by a lighter touch with oak aging. The name means "black gravel," which describes the volcanic soil of the vineyard." 

Alcohol: 13% 

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