The 2022 Etna Rosso Dagala di Bocca d'Orzo elicits an official "wow" from the first tilt of the glass, smoldering up with a blend of plum sauce, grilled herbs, violet-laced blackberries and hints of dark chocolate. This is nearly velvety in feel, with a burst of sweet spice up front complementing a core of ripe wild berries as candied citrus tones resonate toward the close. It tapers off with a tactile coating of minerals and silky tannins, creating a perfect framework for this genuinely mesmerizing experience. The 2022 Dagala di Bocca d'Orzo is a total seductress.
- Eric Guido (03/2024)
