2006 Quota 600, Etna Rosso DOC, Graci, Passopisciaro, Sicilia

Local boy made only one 42hl slavonian barrel (approx 400 cases) of this wine; the small quantity due to his owning only 2ha of 50 yo, naturally low yielding (age and high density alberello trellised) vines, grown at 1000 metres above sea level; itself an inhibitor. 100% Nerello Mascalese and Cappucio, Quota 600 displays a much tighter, more focused and finer nose than the easier drinking younger sibling, along with an extra marcia/gear of lusciousness. Very much on the Barolo strada, the wine is both generous, elegant as well charming with its fragrant Mediterranean orange grove flavours, wrapped up in a warm sun. A must have for any Nebbiolo or Pinot Noir amante/lover. Drinking now till 2015, along with duck or goose. Bravo Alberto!
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)

From a single vineyard at an altitude of 600 m. A fascinating nose of pomegranate, molasses, paprika, cayenne and roasted meat. Great peppery, zesty red fruit packed with interest and life and richness. That lovely fresh herb pesto note again adding piquancy.
(Tamlyn Currin - jancisrobinson.com - 25 Mar 2010)