- Blend of two vineyards located on the Northeastern side of Mount Etna: Linguaglossa (Contrada Alboretto Chiuse del Signor) and Rovittello
- ‘Cauru’ name is derived from the Sicilian word for “hot,” referring to the singular thermodynamic energy retained by the area’s volcanic soil
- 85% Nerello Mascalese, 15% Nerello Cappuccio
- Hand-harvested
- 24-hours cold soaking maceration, followed by 7 days of skin contact during alcoholic fermentation
- Spontaneous malolactic fermentation
- Aged for 3 months in 30hl barrels
- 2,500 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Rosso
Variety:
Nerello Mascalese
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Half Bottle | IT-TMO-03-23H | 24/375ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Enthusiast
Score
91
Date
2025-07-01
"The nose balances leading aromas of wild strawberries and cherries with abundant salt, crushed shells and a hint of spicy pepper. On the palate, blood orange fortifies more ripe and tart tiny berries, in the face of that same dense salinity and mouthwatering acid. Torre Mora. —D.C."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2025-08-21
"The 2023 Etna Rosso Cauru opens with a dusty, delicate blend of dried violet, crushed rocks and citrus-laced blackberries. It is juicy in style with vibrant acidity elevating ripe red and black fruits. A subtle mineral tinge lingers alongside a hint of blackberry as the 2023 finishes fresh with gently chewy persistence."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2025-02-17
"Trilling with cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit. Pure, spunky, jewelled freshness of fruit. Spilling over with all the fullness of deliciousness. A little rattle-and-hum of tiny-shiny-pebble minerality and dinky kiss-me-quick tannins. This is joyfully delicious! Snap it up from Majestic! GV (TC) 13%"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-07-20
"Bright and vivid red with fresh raspberries and cherries as well as citrus peel and dried hibiscus. Medium-bodied, sleek and creamy on the palate with dusty tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now."
2022
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
91
Date
2024-05-01
"Mediterranean scrub, wild rose and wild red berry mingle with whiffs of dark spice and smoky flint on the delightful 2021 Etna Rosso Cauru from Torre Mora. A blend of 85% Nerello Mascalese and 15% Nerello Cappuccio, the smooth, light-bodied palate features Morello cherry, raspberry, licorice and saline alongside polished tannins. Made to be drunk young, it's lithe and accessible so enjoy soon. Drink through 2027. Abv: 13%"
2022
Wine Enthusiast
Score
91
Date
2025-07-01
"The nose opens first with the aromas of flinty volcanic soil and crushed shells before bright, wild cherries and bitter, exotic citrus notes join. Cherries, strawberries and raspberries warm the palate before more citrus and earth metals bring energy and contour to the finish. Skurnik Wines, Inc. —D.C."
2022
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2025-02-17
"Trilling with cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit. Pure, spunky, jewelled freshness of fruit. Spilling over with all the fullness of deliciousness. A little rattle-and-hum of tiny-shiny-pebble minerality and dinky kiss-me-quick tannins. This is joyfully delicious! Snap it up from Majestic! GV (TC) 13%"