Tasting Notes: The Alessandro Viola Sinfonia Rosso is composed of 100% Nerello Mascalese from the clay rich soils of Alcamo and aged in old oak casks. Quite aromatically expressive with notes of pepper, balsamic, and forest floor... 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 color on the Bonavita Rosso (formally known as Faro but they decided to leave the DOC) is lighter than you might expect from a red from Sicilia, resembling a Pinot Noir. But do not let that fool you, the wine... 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 Curtaz Etna Rosso Purgatorio is a deep red, with silky tannins, mineral-laced aromatic profile and a palate of sweet spices, red berries and a powerful floral note. This is more akin to Barolo in style, with... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2022 Susucau Rosato is a refreshing wine from a blend of Malvasia, Moscadella, Insolia and Nerello Mascalese. This is a “rosé” which can also be regarded as a light red, best served chilled... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Graci Etna Rosso shows the lilthe, supple side to Nerello Mascalese. The palate is infused with hard cherry candy flavors, wrapped around a mineral body that has a touch of iron to the finish. Bright and linear,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The red is very smoky and soil-driven, with great aromatics, delicious fruit, and a silky texture of wonderful touch and finesse. These wines are a fitting tribute to Etna’s viticultural history and respectfully... 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
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: The Tornatore Etna Rosso is a uniquely rich and focused wine made entirely of the indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape. It expresses itself with aromas of cherry juice and preserves, wild strawberry and a very characteristic... Read More