A traditional blend of Nerellos Mascalese and Cappuccio, the 2014 Etna Rosso is a simple and streamlined wine for sure, but there's nothing banal about it. The Nerello Cappuccio element comes through in the form of crushed white pepper and grilled herb. It gives the wine a wild and untamed side that is quite exciting. Wild berry and balsam herb also appear. Benanti is one of Etna's most important producers and the family has done a terrific job with this base red. The finish is a bit lean and short but zesty nonetheless.