Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2011 Guardiola, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna Rosso Pack Size 6 x 75cl Case OC Duty DP Stock 1 Price £275.00 £275.00 £330.00

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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Monica Larner - 30 Apr 14
The 2011 Etna Rosso Guardiola is among my favorite expressions from this estate. Guardiola is one of Marco-s highest and steepest vineyards and fruit harvested here picks up beautiful balsam and floral overtones. The wine also sports a darker, thicker consistency and a slightly softer management of the tannins. Licorice and anise seed flood over the palate. Drink 2017-2030. Marco de Grazia-s influence on the wines of Etna looms as large as the massive volcano that dominates the landscape in this very special corner of Sicily. This bi-cultural Italian and American figure (with extensive influence in the wine world as an importer, producer and great connoisseur of Barolo and Barbaresco) has pretty much moved permanently to live on Etna. His daughter is enrolled in the local school and his winery is a happy meeting ground for many younger Etna winemakers who seek Marco-s advice and counsel. I have often observed how the newest generations of winemakers - the so-called -Etna Boys- - refer to Marco in paternal tones. Importers: A Marc de Grazia Selection, with various American importers including, De Grazia Imports, www.marcdegrazia.com; Michael Skurnik Wine, www.skurnikwines.com; Classic Wine Imports, www.classicwineimports.com; Estate Wines, www.estatewinesltd.com
Drinking Date: 2017 - 2030
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Vinous Ian d'Agata - 01 Mar 14
Good full, deep red. Captivating, nuanced nose offers red cherry, redcurrant, brown spices, roast coffee, rose petal and licorice. Sweet and subtle on the palate, with a wonderful aromatic character over a firm, smoothly tannic spine. The long finish shows a lightly balsamic quality and hints of dried herbs and flinty spices. This is bigger, richer and deeper than Santo Spirito, but needs time in the cellar thanks to high but harmonious acidity.
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Vinous Ian d'Agata - 01 Mar 14
Good full, deep red. Captivating, nuanced nose offers red cherry, redcurrant, brown spices, roast coffee, rose petal and licorice. Sweet and subtle on the palate, with a wonderful aromatic character over a firm, smoothly tannic spine. The long finish show
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 02 Sep 13
Bright cherry red. Subtle and very mineral on the nose with real refreshment value and something particular noble about it. Liquorice and a smoother texture than the Calderara Sottana and Feudo di Mezzo. Drying minerals on the finish. Needs a lot of time.
Drinking Date: 2016 - 2024
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