A second year of extreme drought in California set the table for a record-small crop and put the vines into high stress mode

deeply colored and structured

as should be expected from the producer

it has flawless balance and elegance as well as just textbook Howell Mountain notes of blue fruit

What surprises me most is how much the wine has gained in body over the last few years

2021 Emiliano Falsini, Etna DOC Rosso Feudo Pignatone Davanti Casa Carriage House A second year of extremeDavanti Casa is the oldest plot of vines in Emiliano Falsinis Feudo Pignatone vineyard, aged between 100 120 years old! These ancient vines at high altitude on Etnas north face produce tiny yields of grapes with amazing concentration and depth. This fresh, spicy, medium bodied red is full of energy and finesse and explodes with volcanic personality and minerality! Only 1,000bts were produced. Feudo Pignatone Rosso Davanti Casa is created from a