2019 Etna Rosso Santo Spirito
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This Etna red has so much going for it, but the amerena-cherry aroma is very ripe and, on the palate, the first impression is of suppleness that we don’t immediately associate with this appellation. Lovely balance right now, thanks to the full body and moderate tannins. Good length, but only moderate tension at the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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James Suckling
Eric Guido, Vinous
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A seductive array of wild strawberries and black cherries combine with autumnal spices, frankincense and minty herbs as the 2019 Etna Rosso Santo Spirito comes to life in the glass. I’ve never witnessed such a blending of rich, primary, ripe red fruits and fleshy textures from this vineyard in the past, yet balance is kept expertly in check through a core of vibrant acidity. This leans toward the savory spectrum through the finale, as plum sauce and inner rose resonate over a coating of sweet tannin. It gets an official “wow” in my book, as with only a short stay in the cellar, you can expect the 2019 to be a drop-dead gorgeous rendition of Terre Nere’s Santo Spirito.