89 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$25 list] Rosso di Verzella is a rich expression from Mt. Etna with luscious aromas of barbecue smoke, bacon, wild berry and slate roof. The wine is elegant and powerful at the same time and offers a fine berry texture in the mouth. (Dec 2009)"

88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Etna Rosso Rossodiverzella (Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio) offers up dried cherries, sweet herbs, tobacco and dried flowers on a mid-weight frame. Slight notes of greenness detract from the otherwise fine balance. This fleeting, ethereal red is best enjoyed over the next year or two. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. (Jun 2010)"

Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "The prestigious winery of Cavaliere del Lavoro Giuseppe Benanti is credited with being the first to put Etna winemaking in the international limelight, with the invaluable help of oenologist Salvo Foti. Today, the winery adopts traditional methods, with the reintroduction of bush training and the use of natural yeasts. The business has also found renewed verve thanks to the help of Giuseppe's sons, Antonio and Salvino, and has recently acquired an estate at Pachino, the homeland of nero d'Avola, which is producing excellent results. (2010)"