Tasting Notes: The Gaja Idda Etna Rosso has aromatic mineral notes bound to sweet aromas, like marzipan, but with tart black cherry and mulberry rising from the glass. The wine shows notes of candied citrus fruits, but also soft... Read More
Tasting Notes: Russo’s ‘Nerina’ is a rich blend of Carricante, Catarratto and other local varieties. Several of the vines used for this wine are over 100 years old, which adds incredible concentration and depth.... Read More
Estate History: 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... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso Feudo aromatically jumps out of the glass showing exotic spice notes, ripe cherries, and a hint of lavender. Incredibly silky on the palate to the point of being lush, the wines mix... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo immediately grabs your attention with heady aromas of wild rose, cherries and spicebox. Pliant on the palate, this bright red wine has a delicate and fresh yet ripe character... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso San Lorenzo opens with flowery perfumes mixed with white pepper, dried herbs, and small red berries in a tantalizing display. The ultra-silky palate shows pure mineral notes, roses,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Graci Etna Bianco has the mineral tension, citrus palate, and elegant finish of a world class Etna Bianco. Hints of under-ripe passion fruit and lime zest, white pepper and a full mouthfeel roll into a length,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Graci Etna Rosato, from Nerello Mascalese, has a delicate, watermelon acidity that refreshes alongside the slight salinity. This light, vibrant rosato is not short on character and very flexible, perfect for... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Custodi Etna Bianco Imbris is 100% Carricante and shows the varietal characher of lemons and volcanic spice. Taut and lean at first, with age the wine gains an elegant subtlety with whisps of oxidative note... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Custodi Etna Rosso Riserva Saeculare is from vines that are 100 to almost 250 years old! 2012 is the inaugural vintage, released in 2022 after extended aging. The blend is 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello... Read More
Tasting Notes: Dark ruby red with orange hues, the wine has an intense, elegant and ample nose boasting notes of ripe red berries and blueberries, Mediterranean shrub, and spicy notes like nutmeg and pepper. Well-balanced on the... Read More