Tasting Notes: The Fattorie Romeo del Castello Etna Rosso Allegracore is bright, polished and easy to enjoy. This pure expression of Etna Rosso has bright cherries, an electic kick from the volcanic soils, and savory, soft tannins.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rose di Adele is organic Nerello Mascalese from Sicily. The color is a light pink “onion skin,” with copper edges. Notes of pink rose petal and violets combine with aromas of black pepper, blackberries,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Susucaru Rosso is a field blend of local varietals from all of Frank’s vineyards on Mt. Etna. It is 85% Nerello Mascalese with the remainder split between Nerello Capuccio, Alicante Boushet, Minella and... Read More
Tasting Notes: Produced from 120-year-old vines, stomped by foot, fermented in vats made of lava stone, the Masseria del Pino has captured Mt. Etna in a bottle. Smoke, wild-berry brambles, spice box and savory minerals with tannins... Read More
Tasting Notes: A great entry into Etna Rosso is the Benanti Etna Rosso: good fruit, silky (yet firm) tannins, and the minerality that Etna is known for. Slightly reticent aromas of red cherry, rosehip, raspberry and minerals.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Calabretta Nerello Mascalese has strawberry, red cherry and violet aromas and flavors, complicated by hints of fresh ginger, white pepper and lemon peel. A flavorful, mature wine that is deep with notes of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Carranco Villa dei Baroni Etna Rosso expresses the volcanic personality of its homeland, an intense minerality and acidity, and a very elegant finish with light, silky and savory tannins, accompanied by intense... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso is a rich and satifying take on Nerello Mascalese on Etna. Taken from his best parcel, Frank is able to extract amazing harmony and balance in this natural wine. Ripe fruit is supported... Read More
Estate History: Within the last 5 years, the name Frank Cornelissen has become synonymous with the natural wine movement in Italy. It seems like these days the allocation for his wines is highly anticipated and is almost impossible... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Etna Rosso Idda is vibrant and expressive, with soft tannins and notes of fresh red fruit, spice, and a touch of minerality. Its lively profile is complemented by a smooth texture and a long finish, showcasing... Read More
The Girolamo Russo estate was founded in 2005 by Giuseppe Russo, in memory of his late father.
Their vineyards are planted 650-780 meters above sea level on the ancient lava flows of Mount Etna in Sicily. Ranging in age from 60-100... Read More
Tasting Notes: Simply one of the most drinkable and pure expressions of Mt. Etna wine, the I Vigneri Salvo Foti Etna Rosso shows the bright fruit, supple body and incredible length of a world-class wine. try it with red sauce... Read More
Tasting Notes: The magic of Vinudilice can be found in its sapid and mineral quality. Notes of wild strawberry, and raspberry are present but are joined by a lasting acidity laced with salinity and hints of crushed herbs.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rosso di Contrada is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. The palate is vibrant but quite dry as it unfolds with clove and orange zest mingling with sour cherry. The fruit and spice are predominant... Read More
Tasting Notes:Inquieto, which translates to “restless”, is a testament to the efforts made in its production. This is a wine that is nuanced in aromas of tree bark, black berry, olives and tarragon. On the palate,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Nuzzella Etna Rosso Selmo comes from vineyards with two distinct soils: one of sedimentary rocks not involved in lava eruption and the other the result of lava flows that have occurred over time. These are known... Read More
Tasting Notes: A serious rosato obtained from from two passes in the vineyard to collect grapes, one in early September to bring a crispness to the wine, and a second pass in early Oct for ripeness, richness and power. Open barrel... Read More
Mimmo and Valeria Costanzo are among Etna's newest producers, focusing on small production of natural wines. Working out of a renovated 100 year old palmento, or winery, Costanzo's 12 hectares are up to 800 meters in... Read More
