Girolamo Russo, Etna Rosso (Sicily, Italy) Nerello Mascalese 2011

Jan 7, 2015

By Rich Cook

This is my first encounter with this grape variety, and the experience is a positive one.  Aromas of cherry, strawberry, and powder dominate, and while it’s red fruit focused on the palate with bright acidity, strawberry, herbs, pepper, and nice dusty/stony minerality are all present and adding interest. It finishes medium long with earthy notes coming forward. Tannins are firm, but they work well with the fruit load.  Try it where you’d normally go with a light bodied Pinot Noir.

Country / Region

Sicily, Italy

Appellation

Etna Rosso

Grape Variety

Nerello Mascalese

Color

Red

Vintage

2011

Score

90

Price

US $ 22.00

Producer

Girolamo Russo