Benanti Etna Rosso 2022Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grown on sandy volcanic soils across multiple slopes of Etna, ranging from 450 to 900 meters elevation. Rosy florals, juniper berry, wild berries, and sweet spices over a stream of brisk acidity, with mildly grippy tannins and violet inner florals on the fade. Think Pinot Noir meets volcanic rock. Pale in the glass, profound on the palate.

Sulphiur is about 25 ppm

The vineyard sits at high altitude in central Sicily

Produced in Old Chatham

blue and black fruit attributes

easy drinking

A blend of Pinot Noir

with chalky minerality and dry crispness throughout

Black cherry

it is then aged in bottle for several years before release

and ages a minimum of 13 months on the lees before disgorgement no dosage added

fermented in stainless steel with frequent lees stirring for texture

He adds no yeast and minimal SO2