My top three

Michael Garner

Girolamo Russo, Feudo di Mezzo 2014

A brilliantly balanced wine that manages to hold its 15% alcohol level comfortably in its stride – no mean achievement for a wine predominantly made from Nerello Mascalese. Great aromatics from 100-year-old bushtrained vines. 94 Drink 2020-2025

Tenuta di Fessina, Il Musmeci 2011

From the potentially excellent 2011 vintage yet showing little sign of age, this is a great example of what top Etna reds are all about. Vibrant and juicy with lovely aromas. True poise. 92 Drink 2018-2023

Vini Franchetti, Passorosso 2014

Outstanding freshness is the key to this charming, stylish wine that is cleverly put together by one of the area’s first leading lights. Such captivating perfumes, very well-balanced, and already extremely approachable. 90 Drink 2018-2022