2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic soil with sand, Pumice and volcanic ash
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 2024 release is sourced from 1.2 ha on Etna's north slope at 850–900 m; vines are 90–120 years old. It matures for 16–18 months in French-oak barriques and tonneaux, followed by one month in steel. Farming is identified as certified organic (non-USDA/NOP), and annual production is reported as 415 cases.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate (2026-09-10) describes a relatively lean, cool-site wine with juicy tannins and fruit folding over the structure. James Suckling (2026-07-16) notes dried strawberry, plum, peppermint, cherry, cedar, coffee, lead-pencil and savory qualities. Vinous (2026-09-10) notes spiced blood orange, dusty rose, sour cherry, mint, silky texture, red and blue fruit, gripping tannins and fresh blackberry.
Critics Ratings 97+
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2023 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Best from 2026
Region Etna Rosso
Tasting Notes James Suckling (2025-07-09) notes graphite, smoke, red cherry, violet, balsamic camphor, firm dusty tannins and a chewy finish. Vinous (2025-05-29) describes crushed rock, ash, rose, lavender, sour cherry, perfumed red and black fruit, minerality, crunchy tannins and licorice. Wine Spectator (2026-04-08) notes black plum, black raspberry, paprika, mountain herbs, tar and licorice.
Critics Ratings 97
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio
Drinking Window Reported longevity of more than 25 years
Classification Etna DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic soil comprising sand, Pumice, Volcanic ash and substantial rocky material
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna
Harvest Dates Second decade of October
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Volume 3,500 bottles
Bottles3,500
Production Details The 2022 vineyard is reported at 850–900 m with a yield of 4 tonnes/ha and head-trained vines on individual stakes. Alcoholic fermentation is temperature-controlled at 28–30°C. Maturation lasts 16–18 months in French-oak barriques, tonneaux and 10–30 hl large casks, including 20% new wood, followed by one month in steel.
Tasting Notes Complex balsamic aroma recalling Mediterranean wild herbs; pale ruby color with orange hues; elegant and balanced palate with an acid-tannin note.
Food Pairing Grilled meat, game and 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