
2018 Alberelli di Giodo Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese
95
James Suckling
Review Date: 06/2020The purity of fruit is all here with strawberry, lemon-peel and floral undertones. Goes to cranberries. It’s medium -bodied with firm tannins and a bright, vivid and linear finish that keeps your palate clean.
Product Availability
Pre-arrival items can be purchased in advance of their arrival at our stores. This product is estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 07/31/2026.
Notes
The Alberelli di Giodo Nerello Mascalese is Carlo Ferrini’s tribute to the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, produced from tiny parcels of 80- to 100-year-old pre-phylloxera vines. These ancient vines are trained in the traditional bush-style (alberello) at a staggering altitude of 950 meters on the volcano's northern face. On the nose, the wine is high-toned and ethereal, characterized by wild berry aromas of cassis and strawberry mingled with volcanic signatures of ash, iron, and crushed stone. The palate is exceptionally graceful yet structured, balancing a translucent red fruit core with powdered, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant, citrus-tapered acidity. It finishes with immense focus and a lingering "lava-like" minerality, showcasing the same quest for elegance that Ferrini pursues in his iconic Brunellos but with the wild, vertical energy unique to Etna's high-altitude terroir.
Product Details
Origin: Sicily, Italy
Type/Varietal: Other Red Wines
SKU: #1974418

