Serra della Contessa Particella, No.587, Etna Rosso DOC Riserva
jamessuckling.com
96 Points
"Complex nose of sandalwood, cloves, dried cherries, cranberries, potpourri, incense, pine cones and crushed stones. It's medium-bodied with bright acidity and a spicy, polished and structured palate. Very fine tannins. The wood is a little obvious at the moment. Old-vine nerello mascalese with some nerello cappuccio."
Wine Enthusiast
94 Points
"Bricks, fresh soil, grilled meat, plums and cherries on the nose almost manage to keep sweeter notes of vanilla and milk chocolate hidden. These get their time to shine on the palate, with more berries lifted up by orange zest and a chili pepper kick."
Wine Spectator
91 Points
“Silky and slightly juicy, this finely meshed red is aging gracefully, with orange peel acidity on the palate and flavors of dried raspberry, black tea leaf, rose hip and loamy earth that are creamy and subtle. Plush tannins emerge on the finish. Elegant.”
Decanter
94 Points
“Fragrant, intense and rich, it combines potpourri and black cherry scents with mouth-coating tannins and big acidity on the fresh, balanced and chewy palate. It finishes with floral and chocolatey notes. This is a big wine which deserves time in the cellar before broaching.”