96+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Girolamo Russo 2021 Etna Rosso San Lorenzo is a very exciting wine with so much energy and verve. It opens to lean-bodied concentration with a brilliant ruby shine. The wine shows a long array of wild fruit and tiny berry aromas backed by crushed white pepper and crushed stone. San Lorenzo is one of the most impressive interpretations of Etna. I highly recommend you try and cellar this wine. Drink 2024-2042 (Jun 2023)"
95 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Wow! Multifaceted and of a complex and layered nature, it shows notes of cherries, red plums, wild strawberries, dark chocolate, mandarin peel, marjoram and grapefruit juice. Full body, soft tannins and a finish of splendid linearity and authenticity. Better from 2025. (Jul 2023)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2021 Etna Rosso San Lorenzo entices with a bouquet of candied black cherry and minty herbs accentuated by sweet smoke and cloves. This displays silky textures and ripe red berry fruits with a crunchy mineral core. A zesty stream of acidity creates abundant energy. Classically dry and structured yet not severe, the 2021 finishes long with a pleasantly bitter note, leaving behind a tart cranberry concentration that puckers the cheeks. The San Lorenzo vineyard, situated at 800 meters in elevation, sings in the 2021 vintage. What a darling. Drink 2026-2034 (Jun 2024)"
94 points James Suckling: "Subtle notes of ripe red berries, like cherries and strawberries, with hints of lilac, red spices and crushed stones. Some blood oranges, too. Medium-bodied, polished and even on the palate with supple tannins that have a dusty texture. Juicy acidity and a crunchy, mineral finish. Drink or hold. (Jun 2023)"
93 points James Button (Decanter): "Contrada San Lorenzo is located at around 750m on Etna's northern side, in Randazzo. Vines from 70 to over 100 years old provide the fruit for this darker expression of Etna, matured in used casks for 18 months. Balsamic red fruits mingle with sweet black berries and black cherries, with some strawberry, cherry and pomegranate coming through on the mid-palate. Fine, grainy tannins support the fruit, while some dried fruits and more balsam take centre stage on the long, fresh finish. Drinking window 2024-2043 (May 2023)"
95 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Wow! Multifaceted and of a complex and layered nature, it shows notes of cherries, red plums, wild strawberries, dark chocolate, mandarin peel, marjoram and grapefruit juice. Full body, soft tannins and a finish of splendid linearity and authenticity. Better from 2025. (Jul 2023)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2021 Etna Rosso San Lorenzo entices with a bouquet of candied black cherry and minty herbs accentuated by sweet smoke and cloves. This displays silky textures and ripe red berry fruits with a crunchy mineral core. A zesty stream of acidity creates abundant energy. Classically dry and structured yet not severe, the 2021 finishes long with a pleasantly bitter note, leaving behind a tart cranberry concentration that puckers the cheeks. The San Lorenzo vineyard, situated at 800 meters in elevation, sings in the 2021 vintage. What a darling. Drink 2026-2034 (Jun 2024)"
94 points James Suckling: "Subtle notes of ripe red berries, like cherries and strawberries, with hints of lilac, red spices and crushed stones. Some blood oranges, too. Medium-bodied, polished and even on the palate with supple tannins that have a dusty texture. Juicy acidity and a crunchy, mineral finish. Drink or hold. (Jun 2023)"
93 points James Button (Decanter): "Contrada San Lorenzo is located at around 750m on Etna's northern side, in Randazzo. Vines from 70 to over 100 years old provide the fruit for this darker expression of Etna, matured in used casks for 18 months. Balsamic red fruits mingle with sweet black berries and black cherries, with some strawberry, cherry and pomegranate coming through on the mid-palate. Fine, grainy tannins support the fruit, while some dried fruits and more balsam take centre stage on the long, fresh finish. Drinking window 2024-2043 (May 2023)"
| Product SKU | 353571 |
| Producer | Girolamo Russo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| SubRegion | Etna DOC |
| Varietal | Other Red Wines |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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