Visit to Giovanni Rosso on Etna

2023 Giovanni Rosso Etna Bianco

Pale lemon yellow. Some tight citrus notes, firmer nose, some green apples and a touch smoky. Fresh acidity, citrus, saline, some flinty notes behind, detailed, elegant texture, long. 90

 

2021 Davide Fregonese Etna Rosato

Amber pink. Floral, some dried fruits, dried peach notes nose. Fresh acidity, saline, some dried fruits, lighter bodied, orange touch, some texture to it, good length. 85

2021 Giovanni Rosso Etna Rosso

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, spices, blackberries, liquorice, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, one of the brighter expressions I have had in a Nerello Mascalese, minerals, long, saline. 90

 

2022 Giovanni Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, floral, bright, nuanced, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, spices, juicy with texture, good length. 89

 

2020 Giovanni Rosso Barolo

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, some spices, bright, detailed, roses and liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark and red fruits, cherries, juicy, detailed, quite intense and long. 92

 

2016 Giovanni Rosso Etna Bianco

Golden. First vintage. Almonds, some dried fruits, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, peach, apples, lemons, some citrus, light minerals note, good length. 87