Nicosia Vulkà Etna Rosso 2018

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Trent Mayers rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This lighter bodied red from Sicily will do the trick if you are looking for a versatile, food friendly red for your weekend dinner. The vineyards are on the volcanic soil on the slopes of Mount Etna and the grapes used are native to Sicily: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. The resulting wine is firmly in the red fruit territory with tart red cherry and plum with some earth in the background. It reminds me more than a little of a Pinot Noir. Serve it with any of pasta dish with tomato sauce (rigatoni with braised pork is highly recommended).
4 stars out of 5

Melanie Lloyd rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A beautifully bright ruby coloured Red made from a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. On the nose, black cherry, strawberry jam with dried eucalyptus notes and hints of baking spices, wet stone, vanilla bean, orange zest, and smoke. Juicy, dry, and medium bodied on the palate with velvety tannins, tart acidity, and notes of black cherry, cranberry, strawberry, and smoke. Pleasant and easy drinking.

Wine-Food pairing: I paired my glass with a steak which worked well. Try also with tomato based pasta or with salty aged Italian cheese.

Tasted May 2022.

Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

MBF, DL90(5), JS89(5) Go to school here at a good price if you have never had an Etna Rosso. Produced from the nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio varieties on the slopes of Mt Etna, this is a pale, lively and energized red with classic scents of strawberry/red cherry, cranberry, rose-like florality, a slight prosciutto-like meatiness and fresh herbs. It is light to mid-weight, smooth yet lively and juicy with slightly gritty tannin and tart-edged, mineral finish. Less than $20 well spent. Pinot noir fans will be engaged. Tasted April 2022.

Natalie's Review

Nicosia Vulkà Etna Rosso 2018, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From Sicily, Tenute Nicosia Vulkà Etna 2018 is produced from a blend of sustainably grown 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio wine grapes. Look for pink florals, red berry, cherry, spicy, nutty and mineral flavours with a citrus zest finish balanced with vibrant acidity. Tannins are chewy. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2024. 22804 13.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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