Torre Mora, Sicilia Rosso (Sicily, Italy) 2019

 I can’t find any of this on offer at retail in the USA, but the estate is owned by Piccini, which has a notable presence, so I’d imagine this will appear before too long.  The 2019 was still quite awkward when tasted during autumn 2020, but it has impressive aspects and will likely come together and, if it does, it will offer excellent value if priced near what it sells for in Europe.  A blend of 85% Nerello Mascalese and 15% Nerello Cappuccio, it shows quite good stuffing in terms of fruit for an entry-level Etna Rosso, but is tart, grippy and a bit bitter at this stage of development.  Predictably enough, it is better behaved when paired with food, which smooths out the structural edges and lets the glossy mid-palate fruit come to the fore.  If you see it and find it priced near my guess of $20, buy it, as odds are you’ll be quite pleased with it in a couple of years.