The 2013 Etna Rosso Le Sabbie dell'Etna is a streamlined and subdued expression from Etna with delicate touches of wild berry, ash, campfire smoke and pressed rose. I was not previously familiar with this wine from Firriato but am happy to see that this estate has such a traditional and clean Etna Rosso on offer. The wine opens to a compact, ruby appearance with pretty endnotes of grilled herb, cola and dried berry fruit. It lacks intensity but is stylistically interesting nonetheless.