Another fabulous entry-level wine, the 2009 Etna Rosso caresses the palate with sweet, red cherries, flowers, mint, licorice and spices. Deceptively medium in body, the Rosso shows the more feminine side of these indigenous red grapes, but with plenty of grip on the finish. This Nerello Mascalese/Nerello Mantellato blend is another drop-dead gorgeous offering from Scilio. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2017. Despite a long history stretching over 100 years, Scilio is another Etna winery that has come on strong, especially over the last few years. These three wines were among the very finest I tasted for this article. The estate also makes a hugely delicious rose which will be long gone by the time this article is published. I can’t recommend the Scilio wines highly enough. Importer: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880