Crushed rocks, savory herbs, dusty rose, dried cherries, hints of blood orange and camphor can all be found as the 2017 Rosso Guardiola aromatical transports the taster to the volcanic slopes of Etna. It's surprisingly juicy and cool-toned in feel, with energizing acidity that counteracts the intense wave of dark red fruits that wash across the palate. A coating of grippy tannins are left to linger, along with a balancing burst of inner sweetness, as the 2017 finishes remarkably long, leaving violet inner florals and mineral tones that resonate for up to a minute. While intensified by the warm vintage, Alta Mora has captured the essence of Guardiola. - By Eric Guido on June 2022

Lots of ripe fruit with cooked plums, figs and bark. Some mahogany and Chinese spice box, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, juicy tannins and hints of wood and spice at the finish. Give this two or three years to soften and come together. Drink after 2022.