Cusumano Alta Mora Guardiola Etna Rosso 2019

From 2ha of pre-phylloxera vines around 150 years old in Contrada Guardiola at around 800m above sea level on Etna’s northern flank. Fuller and fleshier than Feudo di Mezzo, it features fragrant red fruits, black cherry and earth, with some peppery spice. Tight, sapid and grippy with fresh acidity, the palate showcases some lovely dark fruits and a chewy finish lifted by its inherent freshness. Drinking window: 2024-2046. Score – 94. (James Button, decanter.com, May 8, 2023)