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: These 90 year old vines are harvested in early October. Maceration lasts between 8 and 10 days, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Aged in used French oak for 2.5 years.... 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 Firriato Etna Rosso Le Sabbie dell'Etna resounds with beautiful inviting aromatics of fresh strawberries, cherries, wet stones, spices, smoke, earth and herbs all coming together and soaring from the glass,... 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
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 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: 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
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: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
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
Tasting Notes: Scopa Siciliane Rosso is an organic wine blend of 60% Nero d'Avola, 20% Nerello Mascalese, and 20% Perricone sourced from vineyards in Partinico, Palermo, at 400 meters above sea level. It undergoes manual harvests,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fessina Erse Etna Rosso is a throwback to old Etna, where indigenous red and white grapes were vinified together, giving a feminine complexity. Round and spicy with austere and soft tannins, Erse opens to the... Read More
