Calabretta 'Cala Cala' Rosso NV, Sicily, Italy
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Product Details
REGION
Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
VARIETAL
95% Nerello Mascalese & 5% Nerello Cappuccio
95% Nerello Mascalese & 5% Nerello Cappuccio
TASTING NOTES
The Calabretta wines hail from the DOC of Etna Rosso in northeastern Sicily. The vineyards are planted between 300 and 900 meters on the slopes of Mount Etna, an active volcano that looms in the distance for much of eastern Sicily. The soils are a combination of black volcanic ash and sand, which are fine and almost silty, with lots of lava rocks and good drainage. There is an old Nebbiolo-like profile to the wines. The aromas are steeped in dried cherries, tar, licorice, and hints of ashy/volcanic soil tones. Given the high elevation and big diurnal temperature shifts (they have ski slopes on Etna as well!), the wines retain a freshness and delineation that recalls a mature Barolo, northern Rhône or even a sturdier, earthier red Burg. With the provenance and age of the wines, they represent a terrific relative value. -Importer's Notes
91pts - Vinous
"The NV Rosso Cala Cala is dusty and floral with a dark mix of dried black cherries, rose petals and spice. This is a juicy and pure effort with medium-bodied weight and citrus-infused wild berry fruits. It finishes with a surprising grip, maintaining freshness as hints of tart blackberry slowly fade. This rendition of Cala Cala is intense and has the balance to evolve positively over the next three to four years."
90pts - Wine Enthusiast
"Savory and soulful, this lithe red opens with earthy aromas of tilled earth, eucalyptus oil, blue flower, game and underbrush. A blend of multiple vintages of wine made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grown on Mount Etna, it offers ripe raspberry, orange-zest, baking-spice, saline, mineral and gamy notes. Smooth, fine-grained tannins provide support. It's a bit funky but loaded with flavor and personality."
"Savory and soulful, this lithe red opens with earthy aromas of tilled earth, eucalyptus oil, blue flower, game and underbrush. A blend of multiple vintages of wine made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grown on Mount Etna, it offers ripe raspberry, orange-zest, baking-spice, saline, mineral and gamy notes. Smooth, fine-grained tannins provide support. It's a bit funky but loaded with flavor and personality."
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Calabretta 'Cala Cala' Rosso NV, Sicily, Italy
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