"Earthy strawberries combine with a whiff of cocoa powder, bitter oranges and a floral bouquet. Light- to medium-bodied, this has crisp acidity, velvety tannins and a chalky finish. Well-balanced."

"The nose features earthy, savory aromas of hot tar, crushed stone and herbs, as well as a crackle of pepper and sour cherry. That tart liveliness soars on the palate, which features abundant notes of citrus and barely ripe, high-toned red fruit, plus a tornado of tannins and acid that takes the energy to another level."

"A pretty beam of pureed wild strawberry is layered with a subtle underpinning of tar and stone notes in this finely meshed red. Fresh and lightly chewy, with spice and herb accents lingering on the finish."

"The 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Monte Serra is coy in the glass, grumbling up with hints of dried cherry, sage and cedary spice. It opens with a balanced inner sweetness that is quickly contrasted by tart wild berry fruits and saline minerals that add a tactile sensation toward the close. The 2022 finishes long and structured with a sour berry concentration and violet inner florals that slowly fade. Further cellaring should help to soften its contours over time, yet I expect the Monte Serra will always be something a nervy and feisty Etna Rosso."