Donnafugata, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Sul Vulcano” 2016

($35, Folio Fine Wine Partners):  You can almost smell and taste the lava-infusion soil of Mount Etna in this wine.  This mid-weight red packs lots of flavor for its weight.  With a lovely firmness, it’s a wine that cries for food as opposed to a stand-alone aperitif.   Penetrating acidity in the finish amplifies its enjoyment.  Try it the next time you grill or roast salmon.  
93 Michael ApsteinFeb 12, 2019