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 Eduardo Torres Acosta Versante Nord is a Mt. Etna Remix; It captures the graphite and wild herbs often found in Etna Rosso but also expresses lush red fruits, cherries, raspberries with hints of tobacco. The... 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 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 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: 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
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 SRC Etna Rosso Rivaggi is a unique blend of Nerello Mascalese and Grenache from old vines that are farmed organically. Very complex and elegant with bursts of red berry fruit, mint, tobacco and a bristling vein... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fessina Erse Rosato is filled with notes of cranberries, black cherries, and pomegranate. This Rosato has an ample body and a supple finish.
Estate History: The Tenuta di Fessina winery is the work of Silvia... 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
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
Tasting Notes: Organically grown Nerello Mascalese grapes were hand harvested from old bush vines (60 – 100 years old) located on the northern slopes of Mt Etna, Sicily. Altitudes of the vineyards vary from 800-950 metres... Read More
