Monica Larner of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate rated this wine 92 points.  “The Monteleone 2022 Etna Rosso is 90% Nerello Mascalese with 10% Nerello Cappuccio at 500 meters in elevation just a few hundred meters from the Alcantara River. This area is very interesting because, although the soils here are mostly volcanic sands like elsewhere on Etna, this spot has 10% limestone clay in the mix. This makes for a special bouquet, with a spicy element that recalls dried chili pepper or white peppercorn that frames black cherry and blackcurrant. These aromas are exciting and bright, and what stands out most is the energy of the wine. Many Etna reds from this vintage appear faded and flat but not this charming mid-weight wine.”  (Apr. 17, 2025).