Graci, Etna Quota 1000 Barbabecchi Rosso

Graci, Etna Quota 1000 Barbabecchi RossoA seamless, medium bodied red, with vibrant acidity enlivening the lovely range of dried raspberry and fig fruit, ground anise and black pepper flavors. A frame of supple tannins firms the graceful finish, which lingers with fragrant herb and tarry mineral details. Best from 2020 through 2030. 37 cases made, 15 cases imported. AN

with the lemon curd and mineral flavors displaying lovely precision and subtle oakiness

However there is good freshness and excellent intensity to the vibrant

savory and spicy flavors in the mouth and is supported by a low to medium level of rounded tannins

sometimes spicier notes that revealed just a lactic hint that denotes youth

a vegetal side of aromatic herbs and also some subtle minerality

fleshy and less energetic flavors that are not quite as mineral-driven either on the austere

because of its enhanced botrytis character

Hint of ginger beer on the nose

spurring a lusciously long finish

elegant and refreshing with a beautiful quiet intensity and great freshness

all following through to a full-bodied palate

This is already good and is potentially excellent