Petra Lava - 2013 Etna Rosso (Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio) - Sicily, Italy Bermejos is on the easternmost

Bermejos is on the easternmost Canary island of Lanzarote

There are equal parts wild and inoculated fermentation

plums and currants

This blend of equal parts Roussanne

Petra Lava - 2013 Etna Rosso (Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio) - Sicily, Italy Bermejos is on the easternmostRumor has it that in decades past, Etna Rosso would be surreptitiously added to some Burgundies in underripe vintages. Dont know if that is really true, but it would make sense as the flavors and textures of Pinot Noir and Nerello Mascalese, the main Etna Rosso grape, are very similar. The flowers and cherries of Pinot are there, with an added hint of smoky minerals thanks to the volcanic soils of Mt. Etna, along with a touch more tannins and a little