The 2012 Etna Rosso Martinella follows the classic Etna blending formula of mostly Nerello Mascalese with a smaller part Nerello Cappuccio. Fruit is farmed organically. The wine opens to a light ruby color and fragrant aromas that seem both driven by the warm vintage and the oak aging. There are evident aromas of baking spice and clove that sit a little too heavy over the delicate fruit below. The wine is simple and bright in terms of mouthfeel with sweet flavors on the close. This is a near-term Etna red wine.