2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic soil comprising volcanic ash and pebbles
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The current 2024 importer record describes a 2 ha vineyard at 700–750 m with vines aged 40–100 years. Alcoholic fermentation occurs at a controlled 28–30°C. Maturation is 16–18 months in French-oak barriques and tonneaux followed by 1 month in steel. Annual production is reported as 420 nine-litre cases, and the farming practice as certified organic but outside USDA/NOP certification.
Tasting Notes James Suckling, 2026-07-16: berry, bark, black tea and smoke aromas; cherry, plum and cinnamon flavors; full-bodied, chewy and flavorful
Critics Ratings 95
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso D.O.C.
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Deep, Soft, Dark volcanic soil with black pumice and abundant volcanic ash
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna
Harvest Dates Second ten-day period of October
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 2 ha vineyard yielded 5 metric tons/ha and lay at 700–750 m; vines were 70–80 years old and trained en goblet and modified en goblet. Alcoholic fermentation occurred at a controlled 28–30°C. The wine received 14 months of wood aging in barriques and tonneaux followed by 1 month in steel. Annual production was 4,000 750 mL bottles; suggested serving temperature was 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; intense and complex nose with black fruit and abundant floral character; broad, velvety, persistent and spicy palate
Food Pairing Meat; aged cheeses
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso D.O.C.
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Deep, Soft, Dark volcanic soil with black pumice and abundant volcanic ash
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna
Harvest Dates Second ten-day period of October
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 2 ha vineyard yielded 5 metric tons/ha and lay at 700–750 m; vines were 70–80 years old and trained en goblet and modified en goblet. Alcoholic fermentation occurred at a controlled 28–30°C. The wine received 14 months of wood aging in barriques and tonneaux followed by 1 month in steel. Annual production was 4,000 750 mL bottles; suggested serving temperature was 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; intense and complex nose with black fruit and abundant floral character; broad, velvety, persistent and spicy palate
Food Pairing Meat; aged cheeses
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso D.O.C.
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic, Medium-depth soil comprising volcanic ash and small stones
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna
Harvest Dates Second ten-day period of October
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 2 ha vineyard yielded 5 metric tons/ha and lay at 700–750 m; vines were 70–90 years old and trained as traditional single-stake Etna alberello. Alcoholic fermentation occurred at a controlled 28–30°C. Maturation lasted 16–18 months in barriques, tonneaux and 10–30 hL large casks, followed by 1 month in steel before bottling. Annual production was 6,000 750 mL bottles; suggested serving temperature was 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; complex and voluptuously fragrant on the nose; lively palate with rounded but present tannins
Food Pairing Meat; aged cheeses
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Producer Information
Address
Contrada Calderara, sn, 95036 Randazzo (CT), Sicilia, Italia
Phone
+39 095 924002
Email
Owner
Marco de Grazia