White,Red, Rose, Sparkling | Winery | Wine | Vintage | Notes | Score |
SP | Al-Cantàra | RE BEFE’ EXTRA BRUT BIANCO | 2019 | Aromas of ime, brioche and honeydew melon. Fresh, brisk and textured. In the mouth. Medium to high acidity. | 89-90 |
SP | Cottanera | ETNA DOC SPUMANTE Metodo Classico | 2020 | Aromas of honey, peaches, cherries and lime. Gorgeous full mouthful that is textured with flavors that include honeydew melon. Medium acidity. | 92 |
SP | Gambino | MARIA GAMBINO EXTRA BRUT ROSE | 2020 | Orange amber color. Deep dark aromas of orange peel, cottton candy and guavas. Caramel and lime flavors. Age shows here magnificently. | 91-92 |
SP | Torre Mora | Chiuse Metodo Classico | 2020 | Dark and lime/slight amber color. Brisk, fresh flavors with slight nuttiness. Swirling flavors with complexity, freshness, textured. Flavors include apricots and guavas. Pair with macadamia nuts. | 92+ |
SP | Cantine La Contea | Etna Bianco Metodo Classico Brut “ETNA EST DOC | 2019 | Tangy tropical aromas that include guava and lime. Somewhat linear; attractive tropicals finish with bright acidity. | 89-90 |
SP | Fischetti | Livrato metodo classico | 2022 | Rounded nad generous aromas include caramel and nuttiness. Flavors include broche and pineapple. Sparky mid palate, though somewhat linear. | 90+ |
SP | Tenuta Ferrata | SPUMANTE ETNA | 2021 | Darker lime color. Aromas include caramel and lemongrass. Textured. Resembling slightly an orange wine. Pair with Asian food. | 90+ |
SP | Tenute Nicosia | Sosta Tre Santi Etna Brut ‘Sessantamesi’ Metodo Classico Millesimato | 2018 | Candied, lambent and generous aromas of mandarin, brioche, green grass . Tight, compact and coherent flavors —a powerful ray of coherent rich flavors. | 91-92 |
SP | Cantine Di Nessuno | APUM Etna spumante – nerello – 60 mesi | 2017 | Pungent aromas include fresh bread and tropicals. Dark and harmonious flavors; well balanced and food friendly. | 91-92 |
SP | Firriato | Gaudensius Rosè | NA | Darker amber color. Aromas of guavas and strawberries and slight salinity. Complex but still needs time for amalgamation. | 90 |
SP | La Gelsomina Di Colombo Maria Adalgisa | METODO CLASSICO BLANC DE NOIR BRUT ETNA | NA | Lime color. Light, precise aromas include lime tart. Fruity and happy wine with bright acidity, bright citrics. Well balanced. | 91 |
SP | Tenute Mannino | Caterina Di Plachi Etna DOC Spumante dosaggio zero millesimato | NA | Clean, crisp, clear and fruity aromas. Beautiful caramel mid palate—complex and attractive balance. | 92+ |