| Producer | Giuseppe Lazzaro |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Subregion | Mt. Etna |
| Varietal | Nerello Mascalese |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 1169214 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tasting Notes: This Etna rosso displays a vibrant translucency in the glass, characteristic of pure Nerello Mascalese grown in volcanic earth. The aromatics lead with a bouquet of tart red berries, wild strawberries, and dried rose petals, underpinned by a distinct mineral streak reminiscent of crushed stone and graphite. On the palate, the wine delivers a lean, focused structure where bright red fruit flavors are balanced by fine-grained tannins and a crisp, refreshing tension. Notes of balsamic herbs and a hint of savory spice emerge on the finish, reflecting a raw, unmanipulated expression of the Sicilian landscape.
Estate History: Giuseppe Lazzaro established his eponymous project after a formative tenure as the cellar master for the legendary Etna producer Frank Cornelissen. Drawing on this experience, Lazzaro manages high-altitude vineyards featuring vines ranging from 40 to 90 years old, cultivated with a deep commitment to organic and biodynamic principles. His approach is highly artisanal, utilizing honeybee propolis from his own hives as a natural vineyard treatment and maintaining a minimal-intervention philosophy in the cellar. The estate is characterized by its small-scale production, often yielding fewer than 2,000 bottles per vintage, which emphasizes a pure and uncompromising expression of Sicilian terroir.
