- 100% Nerello Mascalese
- Harvested from north side of Mount Etna at 800 meters altitude from more than 100 year old vines
- Vinified in steel bats
- Aged 18 months in large oak barrels
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
IGT Sicilia
Variety:
Nerello Mascalese
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-PPO-22-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
94
Date
2024-08-01
"Aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, eucalyptus, hay and dark spice take shape on the 2022 Contrada C. Hailing from grapes grown in the Chiappemacine contrada, the lowest site for the estate™s single-vineyard bottlings at 550m above sea level, it™s full-bodied but also boasts a weightless concentration and flair, doling out succulent Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and a hint of candied orange slice. Tightly woven, velvety tannin provide enveloping support."
Vinous
Score
93-95
Date
2024-06-20
"The 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Chiappemacine, tasted from barrel, is rosy and perfumed with hints of exotic spice, giving way to notes of dried strawberry. This is supple and round, quite elegant in feel, with crisp minerality and crunchy wild berry fruits. There's an abundance of energy within, along with a balance of primary concentration. The 2022 tapers off long, structured and fresh. The potential here is very high. Contrada Chiappemacine blends volcanic soils at higher elevations with limestone in the lower parts. This is an understated beauty."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2023-07-19
Vinous
Score
96+
Date
2023-09-14
Decanter
Score
90
Date
2024-06-12
"Ruby-garnet colour, a restrained nose of smoky bacon notes, candied cherry and toast. Complex with reduction and orange peel and ripe red fruit but needs food. Firm tannins and acidity lead to a savoury, umami-like finish."