Tornatore Etna Rosso 2020

''This places purity of fruit up front, yet then seduces the senses with depths of minerals, dried roses, red currants, exotic spice and citrus that set off the entire experience.'' Eric Guido, Vinous Media (Previous Vintage Review)

$47.90

The biggest Island in the Mediterranean 'Sicily' inspired by its unique topography, terroir and four thousand years of wine growing expertise has recently come to the forefront of many wine lovers bucket list thanks to its most world renowned red 'Etna Rosso.' Remarkably grown on the slopes of the most active volcano in Europe the mythical Mount Etna! The Etna style truly is a site to behold and most importantly a delicious experience! And one of the island's greatest producers for Etna Rosso comes from the 160-year-old family run Tornatore estate. The 2020 Tornatore Etna Rosso made from 95% Nerello Mascalese & 5% Nerello Cappuccio is a medium bodied red with a fresh fruit-driven profile with fine aromas of morello cherry, red berries, black cherry, cassis, savory and volcanic tones, complete with silky tannins. It will appeal to many Pinot Noir fans with its graceful style.

''Lots of red plums here with glazed cherries and lemons. Medium body, fine and silky tannins and a refined finish.'' 92 Points, James Suckling (Previous Vintage Review)

''This is a juicy and fun effort, one that places purity of fruit up front, yet then seduces the senses with depths of minerals, dried roses, red currants, exotic spice and citrus that set off the entire experience.'' Eric Guido, Vinous Media (Previous Vintage Review)

''Mount Etna's terroir is rocky and mineral rich. These soils are fashioned from the succession of eruptions dating back millennia. What has made the red wines of Etna so appealing is their similarity in some ways to Pinot Noir and Burgundy. The tannins are quite silky and aromas of strawberry and cherry call to mind Pinot Noir.'' Joseph Micallef & Tom Hyland, Forbes.com

''Just Beautiful. Perfect in its dawn-spider-web of delicacy, tension and translucency.'' JancisRobinson.com

With prices beginning to sky-rocket on Etna Rosso with $55-$60 the new norm; Tornatore Etna Rosso 2020 is quality value with its great reviews and coming from a winery with over 150 years of sculpting the finest wines from unique and extraordinary terroir.