
2019
Region
Italy › Sicily › Etna DOC
Type
rose · still
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol
12.5%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
0.2 g/L
The nose unfurls with delicate notes of peaches and blossoms, complemented by soft raspberry undertones. An intriguing hint of butter emerges, accompanied by subtle cheesy nuances and a touch of spice. On the palate, it possesses a medium body and strikes a harmonious balance between its vibrant acidity and underlying minerality. While not diving into profound complexities, its allure is undeniable, particularly with the delightful candy notes lingering in the aftertaste. A well-balanced rosé that beckons for another sip.
Almost a year has passed since my last tasting of this wine. And it's as great as I remember it. Vivid, delicate and sophisticated. It bursts with notes of cheese, sea, spices, red currant, and cranberry. Almost perfectly balanced, vibrant, with amazing taste evolution behaving like a sea wave. Flavours of red currant, sour cheery, Sicilian orange and iodine. One of my favourite light rosé wines, despite bad first experience.
The last time I tasted this wine, I was disappointed. But then I tasted Nerina and it returned my faith in Russo. So now giving one more chance to Rosato. And it's wonderful! Delicate and sophisticated bouquet full of cheese with mold, grass, sea, spices, red currant. Medium+ acidity, well balanced, long aftertaste with flavours of gooseberry, red currant and nice iodine touch.
Girolamo Russo is a producer that I am trying to discover for myself and every wine I taste lacks something to tick for me. Maybe they need to spend more time in bottle, don't know. Rosato is closed and elusive. White flowers, grapefruit, peach and cream. The palate is also creamy with flavours of peach and grapefruit. Overall it's nice, but restrained, so I could not fully enjoy this wine.