2021 Graci Etna Rosso Sicilia

“Crunchy cranberries, violets, allspice, and a hint of nutmeg undertones. Light- to medium-bodied with juicy and silky tannins supported by a bright backbone of acidity. Balanced finish. Drink or hold.” Review Date: October 2023

“Darkly floral and opening slowly in the glass, the 2021 Etna Rosso smolders up with a nuanced blend of crushed rocks and dried roses. It’s soothingly round with medium-bodied weight and a saline mineral tinge up front that gives way to depths of tart cherry-berry fruits. The 2021 tapers off structured, long, yet beautifully balanced, with red inner florals and lingering exotic spice hints. This is punching well above the category of Rosso, but it will need some cellaring to come fully together. Drinking Window: 2024-2028.” – Eric Guido Review Date: September 2023

“Alberto Graci ferment his Etna rosso traditionally in cement and large oak vats with no temperature control. A 20-day maceration is followed by ageing for 18 months in the same types of vessels, where the wine undergoes malo. Pure and fresh red and black berry aromas with a hint of petrichor lead to a bright and energetic palate with lovely concentration of tangy fruits. Quite sturdy yet lively, it finishes with incisive juicy acidity and balsam, and a touch of spice and chocolate. Delicious, and good value. Drinking Window: 2023 – 2032” – James Button

“The Graci 2021 Etna Rosso reveals a structured but slender personality with bright berry fruit, redcurrant and wild berry. The wine is balanced and fresh. It shows the specific volcanic character that only wines from the charred slopes of Etna can deliver. It is made with Nerello Mascalese harvested at 600 to 700 meters above sea level in ashy volcanic soils. It sees contact with cement and large oak casks only. Drink Date: 2023 – 2028” – Monica Larner Review Date: June 2023

“A fresh, finely detailed red, this feels like raw silk on the palate, with taut tannins well-knit to flavors of crushed black raspberry and black cherry fruit. Delivers an underpinning of minerally smoke and stone, plus fragrant accents of star anise, fresh marjoram and sandalwood. Drink now through 2031.” – Alison Napjus Review Date: February 2024