Girolamo Russo 'San Lorenzo' Piano delle Colombe Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2020 Akrasia Cellars black currants

black currants

delivering a great depth of flavors including juicy Morello cherry

with an almost Nebbiolo-like structure

And therein is the “art” of this sake that has a fruit basket full of flavors that are upfront and welcoming and then disappear in a clean and balanced finish

Girolamo Russo 'San Lorenzo' Piano delle Colombe Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2020 Akrasia Cellars black currantsA showstopping single parcel Etna Rosso (Nerello Mascalese). A kaleidoscopic bouquet of cloves, allspice, dried blood orange, cinnamon and crushed wild blueberry; sour cherry, candied citrus and spice on a long, staining yet fresh palate framed by fine tannins.