Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso DOC Sicilia 2021 750ml

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

Vinous 92 Points | A whiff of sweet spice and dusty rose gives way to crushed cherries and cloves as the 2021 Etna Rosso Sul Vulcano blossoms in the glass. This displays textures of pure silk, sweeping across the palate with ripe red fruits guided by vibrant acidity as inner florals cascade throughout. Fine tannins and primary concentration saturate toward the close as the 2021 finishes long. Licorice traces fade through the close. This is a fantastic offering, especially at the price point.

James Suckling 91 Points | A soft and open red with plum and spice character as well as floral undertones. Some fresh herbs too. Medium body. Lightly chewy.

Wine Spectator 90 Points | Appealing for its ripe core of black cherry and plum fruit, offering pretty accents of violet, anise and dried herbs. This red is light on its feet, with taut tannins trimming the minerally finish. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Drink now. 2,160 cases made, 450 cases imported.

Winemaker Description 

With a light ruby ??red colour, Sul Vulcano has a bouquet that stands out for its notes of Asian spices (cardamom and star anise), red fruit (strawberry and black cherry) accompanied by pleasant and fresh balsamic hints. On the palate it is pleasantly juicy, with silky tannins and an elegant finish.

Perfect with appetizers and Mediterranean dishes based on aubergines or mushrooms, ideal with roast or stewed meats. It is a versatile wine that can pair with roast fish as well as accompany dishes from different gastronomic traditions, from North American cuisine (such as chicken wings or hamburgers) to Asian cuisine as long as it is not too spicy. It can also go very well with fusion cuisine such as Tex-Mex, with meat and legume-based dishes.