ON-219592
Firriato Etna Rosso 2008
Other Red
Sicily, Italy
LCBO# 219592
0V
8989
$16.95
Critic Reviews (2)
David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is made from native nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio grapes grown on the slopes of volcanic Mt. Etna. It...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Here's a modern style Etna red, though the volcanic minerality of the volcano can scarcely be suppressed. Fruit is...

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Community Reviews (4)
John Iacono
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John Iacono

Another good pasta wine

Bob Penney
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Bob Penney

Tim Reed Manessy
8888
Tim Reed Manessy

Spicy ripe berry and strawberry jam with some pleasing minerality and a hint of fireplace ash. Grippy, ripe tannins and great balance make for a very enjoyable sip. Lacking rustic character and a little shy on the volcanic side make it less identifiable as an Etna, but still delicious.

iveyman
8888
iveyman

Soft, with a touch of mint, fruit, and spice, makes this an enjoyable wine. It is a nice wine but I would not rate it 90 points (Antonio Galloni).





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