Tornatore, Etna Rosso (Sicily, Italy) “Pietrarizzo” 2020 ($60, Maze Row)

Few winemakers capture the allure of Mount Etna’s unpredictable nature quite like Francesco Tornatore. As one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Etna’s frequent eruptions—often accompanied by flowing lava—rarely threaten inhabited areas but consistently shape the region’s unique terroirs. Etna Rosso, born from this volcanic soil, delivers distinctive and character-rich red wines crafted from indigenous grapes. The Tornatore Pietrarizzo 2020, made exclusively from Nerello Mascalese, is a shining example of this style. This dry, full-bodied wine bursts with vibrant notes of wild strawberry, dark cherry, pink florals, currants, wild herbs, and baking spices. Flinty mineral nuances and a smooth, lingering finish complete this remarkable expression of Etna Rosso.
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