1981 Frontesciaia Etna Rosso 2024
- 93
- $50
- Drink by: 2026-2036
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It seems that the gods of the volcano residing in Mount Etna in Sicily are not fussy when it comes to red or white grapes, providing soil for both to excel. Personally, I tend to lean a little to the reds, but am more than happy to enjoy both. In this case, the blend for this seriously appealing wine is 85% Nerello Mascalese and 15% Nerello Cappuccio. The former is often described as having the elegance and character of Pinot Noir but the tannins and structure of Nebbiolo, while the latter provides colour and a degree of softness to the wines. That said, it really is worth trying these wines to make up your own mind. I have no doubt that you will enjoy the experience. Under vinc cork. The colour here is a bright crimson. On the nose we have aromas of wild raspberries, a touch of warm earth, aniseed, red berries, notably cherries and coffee grinds. Bright and fresh, with fine and slightly gritty tannins, there is juicy acidity running the full journey, and a sleek texture. A wine for enjoying over the next ten years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
