Tasting Notes: The Donnafugata Dolce&Gabbana Rosa is bright salmon pink in color, with an elegant bouquet of jasmine, delicate fruity notes of wild strawberry, ripe peach and bergamot. Pleasantly aromatic, with an understated... Read More
Estate History: Salvino and Antonio Benanti have doubled down on the indigenous grapes and old vines of Etna, re-focusing a company that had grown a little unwieldy with vineyard holdings elsewhere in Sicily. The family property... Read More
Estate History: Salvino and Antonio Benanti have doubled down on the indigenous grapes and old vines of Etna, re-focusing a company that had grown a little unwieldy with vineyard holdings elsewhere in Sicily. The family property... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benanti Spumante Rosato Lamoremio is pink with light ruby rim and the perlage is characterized by numerous fine, and persistent bubbles. Lamorèmio is intense and delicate on the nose, with hints of red... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color on the Bonavita Faro is lighter than you might expect from a red from Sicilia, resembling a Pinot Noir. But do not let that fool you, the wine has some serious energy behind it. Aromatics are extremely... 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 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 Feudo Montoni Nerello Mascalese Rose di Adele color is light pink “onion skin,” with bronze reflections. Notes of pink rose petal and violets combine with aromas of black pepper, blackberries, pomegranate,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Firriato Etna Brut Gaudensius is a unique sparkling wine made from the red Nerello Mascalese variety grown on Mt. Etna. Distinguished by its tiny bubbles, deep yellow color, and elegant aromatic profile of wild... Read More
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
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 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 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 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
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