February 20, 2025

Recap of Joel Mitchel's Feb 6th Mt. Etna Tasting!

Thanks to all who joined us for Joel Mitchel’s February 6th tasting on the wines of Mt. Etna! Joel did an outstanding job enlightening us all on the wines of this explosive region. We were impressed by the quality of the wines, especially considering how young the winemaking in the region is. The wines were all very well chosen and displayed freshness and charm. Thank you, Joel! 
 
Once again, Marjorie Wang chose excellent nibbles to pair with the wines with cheeses sourced from Van Hook in Montclair. Thank you, Marjorie!

The Lineup:

   Aperitif - Feudo Montoni Grillo Timpa Sicilia, 2022  ($22)

  1. Graci Etna Bianco, 2023  ($29)
  2. Benanti Etna Bianco Carricante, 2023  ($32)
  3. Graci Etna Bianco Arcuria, 2021  ($70)
  4. IDDA Sicilia Bianco Carricante, 2022  ($70)
  5. Graci Etna Rosso, 2021  ($30)
  6. Masseria Etna Rosso Setteporte, 2021  ($25)
  7. Graci Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo, 2020  ($70)
  8. Graci Etna Rosso Arcuria, 2021  ($70)
  9. IDDA Etna Rosso, 2021  ($70)
  10. Monteleone Etna Rosso Qubba, 2021  ($62)
  11. Santa Tresa Rosso Siciliane Orisi Organic, 2020  ($83)

For the whites, the favorite by far was wine number three with 18 votes. Wine number ten took the prize for the reds with 14 votes. Neither category had a close runner up. 



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UP NEXT:  Wines of the Northern Rhône presented by John Meluzio. The Essex Wine Society’s March 6th Northern Rhône tasting promises to be entertaining and informative. Join us on this delightful journey where each sip tells a story, and every bite transports you to the heart of a historic French wine country. We can’t wait to share the experience with you!  
Written by ECWS Digital