2014 Moganazzi Volta Sciara Etna Rosso Le Vigne di Eli

The 2014 Etna Rosso Moganazzi Volta Sciara is one of the estate's top pedigree wines. This vintage, however, reveals a dark and substantial sense of austerity and tannic dryness that distinguishes it from the estate's other Etna Rosso from the San Lorenzo cru. The finish here is dusty and fine with volcanic tones of campfire ash and smoke. My sample was initially closed, but it did open up in terms of volume and aromatic intensity after a brief period in the glass. 2017 - 2025.

Dark red. Sweet spices and ink complement ripe red cherry aromas and flavors. Rich and dense, delivering noteworthy alcoholic kick but a soft, tactile mouthfeel. Multilayered and complex, the finish is perked up by bright violet notes and showcases lovely vinosity. This vineyard is a continuation of the better-known Feudo di Mezzo contrada (or cru); its soil is characterized by sandy volcanic ash. It's a site known to give earlier-maturing, more forward reds offering plenty of early appeal but also uncanny aging potential. Made from 30-40-year-old vines, this is vastly superior to the entry-level Etna Rosso.