2022 “Etna Carusu” by Terrazze dell’Etna, $29
A $29 native Italian grape wine that’s worth cellaring? Absolutely.
The 2022 Terrazze dell’Etna “Etna Carusu” is a high elevation Sicilian standout. A blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, these vines thrive on volcanic soils.
Extended maceration delivers vibrant red fruit backed by the tannins needed to evolve magnificently over time.
Buy a pair, enjoy one today and keep the other for a good 5-7 years.
Vintage: 2022
Tuck away: Mid-Term (5–7 Years)
Aging blueprint: Vibrant fruit and spice palate with fine-grained tannins
Cost: $29 at Wahoo Wine
Origin: Etna DOC, Sicily (Italy)
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