Love Pinot Noir? Meet Your Next Italian Red | Ayunta Nerello Mascalese 2024 Review

<p>Love Pinot Noir but ready to try something different? This week, we head to Sicily with the 2024 Ayunta Nerello Mascalese Rosso, a $33 red that brings bright cherry, earthy spice, and some familiar Pinot vibes with an Italian twist.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore what makes this grape worth a look for fans of lighter reds, how the wine changes in the glass, and whether it earns its price tag. Plus, what does growing wine on the slopes of Mount Etna actually change? We dig into volcanic soil, test our knowledge with Grape Guesses, and finish with our verdicts.</p><p><br></p><p>Wine: 2024 Ayunta Nerello Mascalese Rosso<br>Region: Sicily, Italy<br>Grape: 100% Nerello Mascalese<br>ABV: 13%<br>Price: About $33</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to Ushwin at Unpinned for providing this week’s bottle.</p><p><br></p><p>You can see everything the Unpinned Bottle shop has to offer at the website: <a href="https://unpinnedwineclub.com/collections/bottle-shop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://unpinnedwineclub.com/collections/bottle-shop</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can scoop up a bottle for you self on the Unpinned wine shop. <a href="https://unpinnedwineclub.com/products/ayunta-terre-siciliane-nerello-mascalese-bianco-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://unpinnedwineclub.com/products/ayunta-terre-siciliane-nerello-mascalese-bianco-2023</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram @stopwastingyourwine.<br>Questions, bottle suggestions, or guest inquiries? Email <a href="mailto:cheers@stopwastingyourwine.com">cheers@stopwastingyourwine.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters: </p><p>00:00 A Red Wine from Mount Etna<br>00:20 Meet Ayunta: Is It Worth $33?<br>02:26 The Grape, Vintage, and Bottle Details<br>03:54 First Sips: “Freaking Italian”<br>05:36 Cherry, Spice, and Pinot Noir Vibes<br>08:01 A Little Chill and a Finish That Keeps Going<br>10:27 Does Volcanic Soil Change the Wine?<br>12:00 Grape Guesses: How Rare Are Volcanic Wines?<br>14:19 What Soil Actually Does to the Vine<br>18:58 Grape Guesses: The Etna Blend Question<br>21:25 Final Reviews: Must Share Material?<br>26:27 Joel’s Wine Fridge Shakeup</p><p></p><p></p>