"The nose offers a sweet and savory blend of strawberries and watermelon candy with cinnamon, chili pepper and pickling spices before the palate brings out more strawberry and watermelon but with a mineral edge and tannins that cling intensely."

“We are seeing more Nerello Mascalese from central Sicily, and as expected, the grape performs very differently than it does on its native Etna. One of the most successful away-from-home interpretations comes from Feudo Montoni. The 2021 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Terre di Elio shows bright berry and sour cherry with a lavender or lilac aroma that you don't get on the volcano. The wine's medium-rich weight is also more substantial. Terre di Elio is very a perfumed red wine.”

“Crushed raspberries, roses, lavender and blood orange form a captivating bouquet as the 2021 Nerello Mascalese Terre di Elio blossoms in the glass. This is pure class, silky and refined, with a polished wave of perfumed red fruits and citrus tones carried across a core of vibrant acidity. It finishes classically structured and long with a twang of tart wild berries. Licorice and spice nuances slowly fade."