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“Feudo di Mezzo Il Quadro Delle Rose” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
Feudo di Mezzo Il Quadro Delle Rose smells of roses and small red berries. It is a heavy, tannic wine that requires a little patience, but finds its balance with time. A wine of exceptional finesse and great intellect. SUPERIORE.DE
"The tannins of this lively red wine are snappy and combine with a bright blend of wild cherry, boysenberry, tea rose and star anise, ending in a firm, mineral finish." Wine Spectator
"Offers a lovely rich fragrance of blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry and herbs. Rich and silky, it combines fruit forwardness with lip-smacking sapidity in a glorious way, backed by fine, ripe, grippy tannins, an undertow of fresh acidity, and some licks of wood and spice on the long finish. Lovely." Decanter
"Pure cherry fruit, reminiscent of kirsch, with orange peel and an ashy, mineral backbone, almost like flint or gunpowder. Similar aromas and flavours both on the nose and on the palate. Medium to full-bodied, very tense and firm with chalky tannins and a lingering sense of crushed granite and rock on the palate. Also mussel shells. Long. Try after 2025." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months wooden barrel and barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,61 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,58
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Limitation of 3 articles per customer “Moganazzi” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
Here is a fairly new single-vineyard wine, similar in style to Santo Spirito, but with an "autumnal" component. Light ruby red in colour, with a nose of gravel, vanilla and a subtle hint of mint, plus some cranberry, cherry, nutmeg and mocha. Fresh and exciting on the palate with a sweet and sour component and a delicately bitter vein. Compact tannin that certainly deserves a few more years in the bottle. The final is herbaceous, spicy and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2021 Etna Rosso Moganazzi is very delicate and restrained. It unfolds slowly with a nuanced blend of incense, dried roses and exotic citrus fruits. It is supple, round and medium-bodied, with a zesty acidity and a crystalline core of minerals that slowly support the tart wild berry fruit. The finish is a little short but effective, leaving a bitter raspberry note and grippy tannins that tug at the cheeks." Vinous
"Sparkling, brightening ruby red colour. Fragrant, playful nose, lots of raspberries and blackberries, followed by violets and a hint of lemongrass. Extremely juicy and fruity on the palate, ripe, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, spicy, mouth-watering final." Falstaff
"A spicy skein of graphite, ground white pepper and clove winds through flavors of ripe black cherry and black raspberry fruit in this red, with accents of sassafras, red licorice and tar. A crisp frame of well-integrated tannins and bright acidity carries the expressive profile through the lasting finish." Wine Spectator
"Fleshy red and black cherry aromas with some cocoa and balsam make for an enticing wine. In the mouth it's rich and intense, with good acidity injecting freshness into the black cherry, blackberry, violet and cocoa palate. The tannins are fine and grippy, clearly evident on the cheeks, supporting the concentrated, precise core. Full and delicious." Decanter
"It has a fresh and fragrant nose with beautiful cherries and raspberries as well as rose petals, liquorice and crushed stones. On the palate, it is firm and straightforward, with a medium body and lively acidity. It's hard to draw a line between the tannins and the earthy, mineral aspect, as both create a chalky mouthfeel and lead to a long, textured finish. I like the finesse of this wine, although it is still quite dense and firm." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months wooden barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,67 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,12 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
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Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Contrada Cavaliere” Rosso Etna DOC 2020
This elegant and very harmonious red comes 100% from the small vineyard (Contrada) Cavaliere on the south-western slope of Etna. The vineyards in the municipality of Santa Maria di Licodìa develop at considerable altitudes (about 900 m above sea level) with favourable conditions for all indigenous varieties, both red and white berries, which are grown here with Guyot pruning. Here, both the Nerello and the Carricante varieties produce wines with a well-defined structure and varietal aromas.
Radiant ruby red. Ethereal bouquet full of spice and hints of red fruits. On the palate, medium-bodied, multilayered and with a fine tannin and acid wire that complete its elegance and harmony. SUPERIORE.DE
"A lovely nose of crushed red cherries, fresh roses and crushed herbs. Medium-bodied with firm yet elegant tannins. Well balanced, with a pleasantly nuanced and subtle approach. Sour cherry and green strawberry. Still a bit tight. Best after 2025." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,45 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,58 g/l
- Sulfite: 105 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
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contains sulphites
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“Contrada Pianodario” Rosso Etna DOC 2016
Tasca was involved in Etna at an early stage and the latest result of this many years of experience are four new single vineyard wines from the Tascante winery: Contrada Rampante, Pianodario, Sciaranuova and Sciaranuova Vigna Vecchia (V.V.). The wines are filigree and profound, and despite their strength, acidity and tight tannin very elegant, rich in finesse and light-footed on the palate. Each of the four plots brings a slightly different style and personality to the wine due to the altitude, soil and morphology of the historical lava flows. A high annual rainfall secures all water reserves for the soil, and the temperature fluctuations between day and night support the variety of aromas of the grapes and ultimately the ripening potential.
The Pianodario plot is situated at an average altitude of 775 metres above sea level between the hamlet of Montelaguardia and Randazzo. It covers an area of about 8 hectares of vineyards. The soils are of volcanic origin and up to 40,000 years old. SUPERIORE.DE
"One of three new single-vineyard wines introduced by Tasca's Tascante, the 2016 Etna Rosso Contrada Pianodario comes from the western-most parcel located between Montelaguardia and Randazzo. These are relatively new vines, planted in 2010, in soils representing various lava flows, the oldest in 1646 and the newest in 1981. This is a bright and accessible wine with pretty tones of wild berry and dried pomegranate followed by candied orange and pressed violets. It will no doubt be exciting to follow this wine as those vines get, proverbially speaking, older and wiser. Some 5,000 bottles were made." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Natural cork
- Total extract: 25,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,30 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 68 mg/l
- pH value: 3,40
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contains sulphites
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Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Contrada Sciaranuova” Rosso Etna DOC 2016
Tasca got involved in Etna early on and the latest result of these years of experience are four new single vineyard wines from the Tascante estate: Contrada Rampante, Pianodario, Sciaranuova and Sciaranuova Vigna Vecchia (V.V.). The wines are delicate and profound, and despite their power, acidity and taut tannin, very elegant, finesse-rich and light-footed on the palate. Each of the four plots brings a slightly different style and personality to the wine - due to the altitude, soil composition and morphology of the historic lava flows. A high annual rainfall ensures that the soil has all the water it needs, and the temperature fluctuations between day and night support the aromatic diversity of the grapes and ultimately the ripening potential.
The Sciaranuova parcel is situated at an average altitude of 730 metres above sea level between the villages of Montelaguardia and Passopisciaro. It covers an area of about 4.9 hectares of vineyards. The soils are of volcanic origin and up to 40,000 years old. SUPERIORE.DE
"Just mid ruby and the most youthful looking of the four single-contrade wines of this vintage. Quite deep red-fruit nose with hints of bacon and a note of oak. This is the one that is the most obviously oaked. Wonderful succulent fruit with a bit of oak that supports rather than distracts. Serious grainy tannins and a little demanding and still a little rough, but extremely fine-perfumed fruit finish." Jancis Robinson
"Good full red. Deep musky, ripe red cherry and strawberry aromas are characterized by a mineral undertone. Then also mineral on entry, but turns just slightly tough in the middle and on the long back end that features similar flavors to the aromas. There's good sweetness here, and the stony nuances add further lightness of being to what is essentially a medium-bodied, easygoing red wine." Vinous
"Lovely nose of wild berry, autumn leaves and tar noted aroma. Crunchy red berry texture, grippy with soft woody notes." Decanter
"The 2016 Etna Rosso Contrada Sciaranuova is made with fruit from vines planted in 2008 at 730 meters above sea level. This is a classic expression from Etna with an even dose of wild berry, rose, mineral and spice. This wine shows an attractive level of balance and harmony, and I am especially attracted to those distinctive volcanic or mineral tones that frame this delicate, almost fragile wine. This Etna Rosso is mostly aged in large Slavonian oak casks, but a small part goes into 300-liter tonneaux. This adds a bit more volume and girth to the finish. Production is 5,000 bottles." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 25,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,20 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
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contains sulphites
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Limitation of 4 articles per customer“Contrada Cavaliere” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
This elegant and very harmonious red comes 100% from the small vineyard (Contrada) Cavaliere on the south-west slope of Mount Etna. The vineyards in the municipality of Santa Maria di Licodìa develop at a considerable altitude (approx. 900 metres above sea level) with favourable conditions for all indigenous varieties, both red and white grapes, which are cultivated here with Guyot pruning. Here, both the Nerello and the Carricante grape varieties produce wines with a well-defined structure and typical varietal flavours.
Brilliant ruby red colour. Ethereal bouquet full of spice and hints of red fruit. Medium-bodied on the palate, multi-layered and with a fine acid wire tannins and acid wire that complete its elegance and harmony. SUPERIORE.DE
"Firm, somewhat Mediterranean-herbal aroma of black and red berries with cherry nuances, hints of leather, dried mushrooms and peppery, ethereal spice. Ripe, taut, very juicy, rather dark fruit with cocoa and coffee notes, crumbly-sandy, ripe tannin, some bite, persistent and dense on the palate, again dark ethereal spice, has power and some warmth, but also a certain elegance, good depth, salty mineral tones, very good, firm, juicy and spicy finish." Wein-Plus
"Initially sober and earthy, with dark fruits and fine tannins, it opens up with a little air to reveal intense, powerful black cherries, herbs, balsam and spices, balanced by good acidity. This wine definitely needs time to reveal its secrets." Decanter
"A well-spiced red, with minerally hints of iron and tar underscoring macerated cherry and strawberry fruit. Bright and tightly meshed, with a dense core of tannins emerging to firm the fragrant, herb-laced finish." Wine Spectator
"Fresh flowers with oranges, black cherries and blackberries. Very clear flavours. Subtle and complex. Full-bodied but not heavy with firm and structured tannins. Powerful and muscular, but still very agile. It still needs three or four years to develop, but is already impressive." James Suckling
"The nose is a beach flora, wild fruits and herbs grow between the cracks of the salt-encrusted rocks. The palate leans into the metallic, savoury notes, but cherries, fizzy acidity and a latent warmth provide balance." Wine Enthusiast
"The Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso Contrada Cavaliere is powerful and bright with lots of primary fruit reminiscent of raspberry and redcurrant with a hint of white pepper. This vintage delivers a very clean and immediate quality of fruit that is crisp, snappy and even crunchy in texture. The winemaking style is focused and very precise. It will be interesting to see where this wine develops in three to four years' time. The way it tastes today, it definitely needs more time in the bottle." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,51 g/l
- Sulfite: 94 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
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contains sulphites
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“Contrada Monte Serra” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
Benanti's new red comes 100% from the Monte Serra vineyard (Contrada) and from 13-100 year old Nerello Mascalese vines. The maximum production per year is just 6,000 bottles. It delights with its lively flavour and silky texture with beautiful cassis notes, enormous energy and terrificminerality and ends with a wonderfully long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Clear, more red than black berry nose with nutty aromas, some dried flowers, a hint of tobacco, hints of tar and tomato essence. Ripe, tart, juicy, firm, yet transparent fruit, restrained nutty flavours, some cocoa and pepper, herbal nuances, a certain acid bite and ripe, fine, quite present tannins, persistent on the palate, lots of salt, tobacco and smoky nuances, very good, firm finish." Wein-Plus
"The wine is ruby red in colour and exudes an earthy aroma of red fruits and spices. It has a nice acidity, with chocolaty red fruits in the mouth, accompanied by a lot of spice that leads to a long woody, balsamic finish." Decanter
"A lightly chewy, medium-bodied red, with sun-dried cherry, rich loamy earth, grilled herb and mocha notes that are finely meshed with silky tannins. Echoes tar and spice accents on the finish." Wine Spectator
"The Etna Rosso Contrada Monte Serra 2021 is dusty, floral and yet delicate. It smells of red fruits and spices with hints of rose. It flows easily over the palate, soft and round, gaining traction through a core of mineral, tart cherry and strawberry flavours. A crisp cranberry lingers along with edgy tannins and a hint of residual acidity that provides a lovely freshness. This is a beautiful interpretation of Monte Serra." Vinous
"The Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso Contrada Monte Serra (with fruit from the Viagrande side of the volcano) shows a floral and slightly more fragrant side of Nerello Mascalese. It is packed with red berries and small background details reminiscent of volcanic rock, mountain herbs and dried lavender. On the palate, the wine is straightforward and linear with very fine and dusty tannins." Wine Advocate
"Fine garnet red colour. Animating, elegant aroma of cherry and redcurrant, fresh herbs, spicy aftertaste. Strong structure on the palate, noticeable acidity and present tannins, powerful, fruity final." Falstaff
"Aromas of strawberries and cherries emerge first on the nose, but savoury notes of herbs, spices, earth and stone soon follow. The savoury elements unfold on the palate, which is built on a foundation of salty, fleshy flavours, but a citrus tone underlines the fruit of the nose, while the acidity escalates on the finish." Wine Enthusiast
"Aromas of fresh plums, peaches and nectarines with some lemon blossom. Some caramel. Full-bodied yet unobtrusive with wonderfully finely structured tannins that spread openly across the palate. Oranges at the end with some candied lemons." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 10 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,51 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 105 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
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contains sulphites
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“Contrada Dafara Galluzzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2021 (BIO)
The Nerello grapes (100% Mascalese) come from the northern slope of Etna from plots in the Contrada Dafara Galluzzo in the Rovittello district. Opens in a delicate ruby red colour, then fine, heady, spicy on the nose, revealing a pretty basket of red fruits after a few minutes of aeration. Initially closed on the palate, only gradually revealing its flavour facets, then medium pressure in the middle, with a very fine structure and almost Burgundian finesse and elegance. The finish is harmonious and of excellent length. SUPERIORE.DE
"Quite light red; shrubby-fruity, appealing; subtle jammy fruit, sweetness, quite tart, not dry tannin." Merum
"Here is a submission from Benanti, which comes from a rather unknown contrada. The 2021 Etna Rosso Contrada Dafara Galluzzo is located in Castiglione di Sicilia on the north side of the volcano. The wine shows a medium-light appearance with spicy volcanic notes of ash and bonfire, surrounded by delicate fruit, sour cherry and cassis. The wine has fine tannins with dusty impressions resulting from the volcanic environment. This gives the wine an approachable personality." Wine Advocate
"Aromatic and bright with notes of orange peel and watermelon, but also some cherry. Medium-bodied, with firm and medium-soft tannins that are long and flattering." James Suckling
"The 2021 Etna Rosso Contrada Dafara Galluzzo is exotic and floral, with hints of ash stone and dusty rose that fade into dried black cherries. Silky and smooth, it flows across the palate with a pure blend of red and blue fruits, fuelled by juicy acidity. The final is structured and long, yet perfumed, allowing violet and lavender tones to fade away on a bed of fine-grained tannins. The Dafara Galluzzo is a real charmer for which further ageing is recommended." Vinous
"The bouquet is restrainedly sweet, with dried cherries and fresh and preserved oranges supported by vanilla and baking spice notes, while herbs and earth provide a savoury balance. The blend of cherries, oranges and baking spices continues on the palate, like a warm pastry, before a tart, salty and peppery finish." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,61 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,40
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑004
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Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Contrada Calderana Sottana” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
Deep red colour. Captivating aromas of sweet cherry, crushed rock and violet. Juicy, supple and perfumed, it shows excellent vinosity in the complex, very precise flavours of plums, sour cherries and dried herbs. Fine-grained tannins and a beautiful, persistent aromatic flavour characterise the long, very pure finish. Firm tannins form the backbone of this finely modelled, chiselled Nerello Mascalese and spicy notes frame the bright, powerful finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of cherries, oranges and flowers with a hint of smoke. Medium to full-bodied with plush, open and velvety tannins that caress the palate. It is juicy and full of flavour. Tantalising to taste even as a young wine, but it will be even better in two or three years." James Suckling
"From the most recent acquisition of the winery in the municipality of Castiglione, on the northern slope of Mount Etna, a Nerello Mascalese of great freshness and verticality. Notes of cranberry on the nose, hints of laurel, then Mediterranean scrub and nutmeg, salty and savoury on the palate, with a fruity and oily finish." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,68 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,52 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,38
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contains sulphites
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Limitation of 3 articles per customerRosso Arcurìa Etna DOC 2019
Etna Rosso in light ruby and with a fine bouquet of raspberries, herbs, orange peel and flint. Firm, straightforward taste. Mineral hints corresponding to the terroir. Silky tannins and a fresh finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Warm light red; fruity, fine ripeness, deep; juicy, fine tart attack, depth, then pronounced length with powerful tannin." Merum
"The 2019 Etna Rosso Arcuria is smoky and earthy in style, wafting up with vivid aromatics, featuring freshly picked strawberries, plum skins, rose hips and wet stone. This is texturally deep, silky-smooth and more savory than sweet, with mineral-infused red and hints of blue fruit, as well as balsam herbs that resonate toward the close. It finishes lightly structured with a minty freshness, as well as with a bitter tinge of cherry pits and spice. The 2019 Arcuria is so pretty today that it’s hard to recommend cellaring; yet with the balance on display here, the chances are that it will only get better over time." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Animanaturale” Rosso Etna DOC 2022 (BIO)
Animanaturale from vines over 60 years old is the lightest and freshest wine from the new Animaetna line of the small garage winery Contrada Santa Spirito, which belongs to Feudo Maccari. Matured almost entirely in amphorae, the Nerello Mascalese grape presents itself here in all its fruitiness and freshness, completely unadulterated and pure. The grapes are foot-pressed, spontaneous fermentation takes place using the grapes' own yeasts, racking and bottling take place according to the phases of the moon. On the palate, the flavours of red fruits and berries are tangy and vibrant with a precise and very mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 9 months 90/10 amphora/wood barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2031+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,49 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,79 g/l
- Sulfite: 63 mg/l
- pH value: 3,41
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑007
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contains sulphites
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Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Contrada Rampante” Rosso Etna DOC 2019
Tasca got involved in Etna early on and the latest result of these years of experience are four new single vineyard wines from the Tascante estate: Contrada Rampante, Pianodario, Sciaranuova and Sciaranuova Vigna Vecchia (V.V.). The wines are filigree and profound, and despite their power, acidity and taut tannin, very elegant, finesse-rich and light-footed on the palate. Each of the four plots brings a slightly different style and personality to the wine - due to the altitude, soil composition and morphology of the historic lava flows. A high annual rainfall ensures that the soil has all the water it needs, and the temperature fluctuations between day and night support the aromatic diversity of the grapes and ultimately the ripening potential.
The Contrada Rampante parcel is situated at an average altitude of 740 metres above sea level between Solicchiata and Passopisciaro. It covers an area of just 4.6 hectares of vineyards. The soils are of volcanic origin and up to 15,000 years old. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante is remarkably pretty, wafting up from the glass with dusty rose and cherry complicated by ashen stone. It soothes with its silky textures and ripe red berry fruits. Vibrant acidity maintains a lovely energy throughout. Fine tannins linger, flexing its youthful structure as the 2019 finishes potent yet fresh and wonderfully perfumed. This is a beautiful interpretation of Rampante fruit." Vinous
"Aromas of ash, baked strawberry and roasted herbs. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannins. Mineral, with some spicy herbal character, but it remains pleasantly red-fruited throughout. Very complex and balanced." James Suckling
"The Tenuta Tascante 2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante takes a little longer to open up aromatically compared to some of the other wines in this impressive series from Etna. This initial shyness quickly melts away as the wine takes on more air and intensity in the glass. It shows aromas of wild cherry, rosemary or Mediterranean herbs and pressed violet. You get a good impression of the incredibly fine and articulate nature of Nerello Mascalese, especially when the grape is handled with a restrained winemaking style. There is a salty or mineral note on the finish." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 25,90 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,63 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Limitation of 4 articles per customer“Contrada Cavaliere” Bianco Etna DOC 2021
Benanti's new white wine comes 100% from the small vineyard (Contrada) Cavaliere. The vineyards in the municipality of Santa Maria di Licodìa develop at a considerable altitude (approx. 900 metres above sea level) with favourable conditions for all indigenous varieties, both red and white berries, which are cultivated here with Guyot pruning. Here, both the Nerello and the Carricante produce wines with a well-defined structure and typical varietal flavours. The vines are around 50 years old and grow on sandy, volcanic soil that is rich in minerals. The climate is alpine, with little rainfall and provides the vines with a high degree of ventilation and very large temperature differences between day and night.
Straw yellow in colour with bright green reflections. The bouquet is intense, rich, generous and delicately fruity with hints of orange blossom and ripe apple. The palate is dry, mineral, harmonious with a pleasant acidity, aromatic pressure and an interesting aftertaste of aniseed and almonds. SUPERIORE.DE"A clean-cut, salty white, this is creamy on the palate, offering a sleek mesh of green melon, grapefruit peel, beeswax and eucalyptus notes that linger on the mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator
"The Benanti 2021 Etna Bianco Contrada Cavaliere initially shows a layer of citrus fruit, then bitter almond and unripe peach. The bouquet is rather neutral at this young stage and develops subtly and slowly in the glass. It has a bright golden colour with greenish reflections. The finish is very clean and ends with a pronounced mineral character. Contrada Cavaliere is located on the south-west side of the volcano in Santa Maria di Licodia at an altitude of 950 metres. You should expect a beautiful aromatic development of this bottle over the next few years." Wine Advocate
"On the nose, fragrant tulips and white flowers are balanced by spicy notes of grass and stone, with undertones of bitter citrus and herbs. On the refreshing yet full-bodied palate, the citrus fruits sweeten the iced tea with lemonade, while the herbal notes linger on the finish." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,40 g/l
- Sulfite: 98 mg/l
- pH value: 3,22
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“Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2016
Sparkling ruby. Earthy notes, a little truffle, lots of blackberry. Round and smooth in the base and course, opens with fine-meshed tannin, enveloped in sweet enamel, mineral notes in the finale, some black tea and a firm pressure. SUPERIORE.DE
"Sparkling ruby with bright rim. Somewhat reserved nose, smells of pomegranate and beetroot, some raspberry. On the palate, a fine, present tannin, salty, with hints of strawberry and raspberry." Falstaff
"Alberto Graci is one of the few vintners on Etna who has successfully captured the grace and elegance of a somewhat subdued vintage such as this. The 2016 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo offers a level of depth and sharpness that leaves me happily surprised. The aromas stand upright and determined with dried cassis and black currant followed by cigar ash and crushed stone. This is a mid-weight red with lasting flavor persistence." Wine Advocate
"The nose is quite ripe, but there’s loads of complexity with dried herbs, leather, cedar, cigar box, ash and tar. Medium to full body, structured and chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural corks
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“Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2019
Bright ruby red colour. Fine bouquet with aromas of red cherries, raspberries, savoury herbs and flint. Then rich and ripe in the mouth, with harmonious, peppery acidity that gives the red and black fruit flavours lift and support. Very complex on the palate, enormously juicy and with the power and persistence for a very respectable finish and a long life. SUPERIORE.DE
"Floral and fragrant on the nose, this enticing red shows a beam of plumped cherry, with hints sandalwood, anise and clove, plus notes of fresh earth and mineral. Framed by creamy tannins and racy acidity, this expands on the palate and lingers on the finish." Wine Spectator
"Here's a new wine from Michele Faro and the team at Pietradolce. The 2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Feudo di Mezzo offers a soft entry to the palate with an open texture and more accessible fruit compared to some of the other Contrada-specific wines from this estate, such as Contrada Rampante and Contrada Santo Spirito. The wine finishes with silky tannins, wild berries, roses and crushed stone. A sweet violet can also be recognised. Only 1,000 bottles were produced." Wine Advocate
"Rich and earthy, with balsamic flavours of black cherries and red berries, it is very juicy, tasty and intense in the mouth. Vertical and savoury hedgerow fruits are accompanied by woody and spicy notes, refined tannins and this beautiful balsamic line that runs through it." Decanter
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 10 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
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contains sulphites
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Limitation of 2 articles per customer“Archineri” Bianco Etna DOC 2021
The mineral-rich Archineri from the ancient Carricante grape variety is quite exquisite. With great clarity and freshness, it displays its typical flavour profile of crushed rock, apple, banana, peach and citrus fruit. Fascinatingly dense on the palate with a velvety texture, a hint of chalk and a long, complex mineral finish. Pre-Phylloxera = from ungrafted vines! SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright straw yellow in colour. Aromas of yellow peach, persimmon, medlar and delicate hints of flint on the nose. Soft, subtle palate, initial aromatic thrust, fresh texture and long finish." Falstaff
"Tightly meshed and fresh, with raw silk–like texture carrying finely detailed notes of nectarine and yellow plum, verbena and chamomile, chalk and brine. Elegant." Wine Spectator
"Sourced from vines up to 120 years old, this is a gorgeous white with lemon and savoury green fruit flavours that combine with a full structure and plenty of juiciness. The finish is long, stony and savoury, with juicy notes of sweet pineapple, yellow plum and peach. Delicious!" Decanter
"The 2021 Etna Bianco Archineri is a beautiful wine with the crystalline luminosity and bright flavours you look for in a wine from Etna made from the popular Carricante grape. In this case, the fruit comes from vines from before the phylloxera plague at an altitude of 900 metres. There is a certain saltiness and crushed oyster shells with grapefruit, unripe peach and green apple." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,75 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 72 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
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“Santo Spirito” Rosso Etna DOC 2019
Brilliant, brightening ruby-garnet colour. Spicy notes of wild berries, liquorice, flint and traces of thyme on the nose. Beguiling extract sweetness on the palate, with a juicy and racy freshness and fine, tight tannins. Fine salty components on the final, already very polished and supple with further interesting ageing potential. Around 4,000 bottles were bottled. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2019 Etna Rosso Santo Spirito is shy in the glass, with a delicate blend of dusty earth, dried roses and strawberries. It flows across the palate, a model of purity, with mineral-tinged red fruits and pretty inner flowers. The finish is lightly structured, with a hint of bitterness and chalk tannins. The 2019 is an understated interpretation of Santo Spirito." Vinous
"Well-spiced, with a minerally underpinning and tightly meshed notes of black raspberry, singed orange peel and licorice string, plus a hint of espresso crema. Fresh and firm on the lingering finish." Wine Spectator
"Aromas reminiscent of cocoa, eucalyptus and Mediterranean scrub as well as a hint of sea brine characterise the nose. On the palate, polished tannins accompany raspberry compote, blood orange and liquorice before finishing with notes of salt and crushed mint." Wine Enthusiast
"The grapes for the Pietradolce 2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito come from old, branched Nerello Mascalese vines from the time before the phylloxera plague. The wine is well-balanced with plenty of fruit and ashy spice. It is immediately reminiscent of the impressive volcanic environment from which it originates. The tannins of this wine are fine and polished. The production is 4,000 bottles." Wine Advocate
"Tantalising and complex, earthy aromas of wild strawberries, orange peel, blood oranges, spices and garrigue lead to an intense but elegant palate. The wine is light on its feet, its spicy, red fruits are carried by fine tannins that dry out slightly on the finish." Decanter
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 10 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
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contains sulphites
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Limitation of 2 articles per customer“Contrada Rinazzo” Bianco Etna Superiore DOC 2021
The area around the small town of Milo is the only vineyard site on Etna where an Etna Bianco is allowed to be bottled as Superiore - and for good reason: only Carricante may be planted on the steep vineyard, which consists of dozens of small terraces. The vines are trained like a small tree on poles made of chestnut wood. The eastern exposure and the proximity of the sea allow the grapes to ripen late, resulting in very consistent acidity levels and a white wine with an aromatic finesse and freshness that is unrivalled even on Etna. SUPERIORE.DE
"Warm light yellow colour; citrus notes; fruit in the mouth, distant celery herb, fine structure, juicy, taut, sweetness, length, drinky, pleasing." (JLF) Merum
"From a vineyard in Milo, the superiore zone for Etna Bianco: Filigree nose with fresh fruit and fine spice; full of character yet balanced in the mouth, mineral-fruity, floral-salty finish." Vinum
"Intense, sparkling straw yellow colour. Very exotic nose of papaya, mango and banana, with delicate floral notes and a cold, smoky finish. On the palate with a fine fruit melt and well-integrated acidity, compact, again exotic fruit, with a delicately bitter, animating finish." Falstaff
"Delicate and floral on the nose, it unfolds its expressive notes of pink grapefruit granita, fleur de sel, ripe yellow pear, aniseed and chopped Marcona almonds on the palate. Long and creamy with a mineral finish." Wine Spectator
"This wine is very straightforward and dense, it definitely needs a few more years in the bottle to unfold and develop. At this young stage, the Benanti 2021 Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Rinazzo focuses on citrus fruit, green melon and Granny Smith apple. Give this wine another year or two in the bottle to develop some of those lovely carricante flint, crushed stone and yellow rose tones." Wine Advocate
"Overtones of flowers and spice brighten an otherwise very savoury nose. The palate remains savoury, but the spices linger and work with an emerging lemon to create a volcanic minerality, while offering a round, full texture before a long, hot finish." Wine Enthusiast
"A magnetic Carricante in purity from the municipality of Milo, refined in steel. Very complex on the nose, with notes of yellow flowers, bergamot, fresh thyme, a hint of white melon and a touch of iodine. Spicy-sweet on the palate, with a fruity-oily finish." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2031+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,69 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,15 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,39 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,31
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Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Alberelli di Giodo” Nerello Mascalese Sicilia DOC 2018
The annual production of this boutique winery on Etna is just 9,000 bottles. At an altitude of 950 metres above sea level, the one and a half hectares of vines are divided into eight tiny plots and have been gradually bought up by the well-known Oenologist. The area is planted with Nerello Mascalese bush vines, which have been spared the phylloxera phylloxera and make their way through the lava-covered terraces. The single vines, which are on average 80 to 100 years old, are cultivated in the traditional, low-bush Alberello style, to which the wine owes its name. Alberelli di Giodo is extremely elegant and flavoursome and represents the minerality and finesse typical of its volcanic growing region to a remarkable degree. SUPERIORE.DE
"Light red; full-bodied, depth of fruit, inviting; juicy attack, depth of fruit, powerful, juicy, full-bodied, good tannin, pleasing." Merum
"Sparkling, brightening ruby colour with garnet rim. Finely characterised nose, with notes of pomegranate and raspberry, fine spice in the background. Lots of fine-meshed, present tannins on the palate, builds up in many layers, salty and profound, very long finish." Falstaff
"The story of Alberelli di Giodo on Mount Etna with winemaker Carlo Ferrini began with the first vintage in 2016. Eight small handkerchiefs, located at an altitude of 700-950 metres, together make up just over one hectare. The valuable vines from the time before the phylloxera plague have survived for 80 to 100 years and are cultivated according to the old Alberello system (bush training) typical of Mount Etna. The wine is fermented and macerated in open steel tanks, with gentle racking, but without pumping over. The wine is bright ruby red in colour, with the smoky and mineral character of Nerello Mascalese, full of restraint with pomegranate and wild strawberry fruit character. Super refreshing thanks to its lively fruit and acidity, it has chewy, velvety tannins on the palate with plenty of youthfulness." Decanter
"The purity of the fruit is here with strawberries, lemon peel and floral undertones. Transitions to cranberry. It's medium-bodied with firm tannins and a bright, lively and linear finish that keeps the palate clean." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months 500/700l wooden barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2031+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,00 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 68 mg/l
- pH value: 3,40
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“San Lorenzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
The Cru San Lorenzo, which is strictly limited in each vintage, comes from 4 hectares of vineyards in the district of the same name in the town of Randazzo. The vines are over 70 years old and grow around 750 metres above sea level; the soil consists almost exclusively of fine volcanic sand. The terroir in the small Contrada San Lorenzo was created by lava flows and deposits of volcanic origin that were formed between 60,000 and 15,000 years ago. This exceptional wine is particularly rich, fruity and has very soft tannins that make it velvety and luscious on the palate and ensure a never-ending finish. Magnificent! SUPERIORE.DE
"Mineral on the nose, with accents of stones, smoke and fresh earth, which merge into an expressive bouquet of ripe wild strawberries, cherry ice cream, dried thyme, graphite and fresh pepper on the full-bodied, creamy palate." Wine Spectator
"The 2021 Etna Rosso San Lorenzo seduces with a fragrant blend of roses, sour cherries, mandarins and a hint of cinnamon. This is pure elegance, lifted and refined, with dazzling acidity and a wave of pure, mineral fruit that crackles and pops on the palate. It is complex but truly delicious and retains its marvellous energy, even when a web of fine-grained tannins reminds the taster of its youthful state. Even today, the San Lorenzo 2021 is dreamlike and an absolute pleasure. That means the future remains very bright." Vinous
"This wine shows a very attractive, savoury character with red cherries and raspberries, accompanied by dried summer herbs, candied oranges and red spices. Also dry earth. Medium to full-bodied. Very even and seamless tannin structure. Refined and polished with a dusty earthiness that leads to a dry, delicate finish." James Suckling
"Intense, bright ruby red in colour with a brighter rim. Fragrant, compact nose, ripe fruit, strawberries and rosehips, followed by thyme and tomatoes as well as a hint of vanilla. Beguiling fruit and pronounced herbal flavours on the palate, precise and highly elegant, salty, great harmony between acidity and tannins, long final." Falstaff
"Fresh, floral and fragrant, it offers wafts of violet and lavender, cocoa, earth and black cherry. In the mouth its fine web of tannins and razor-sharp acidity provide tension for the ripe, balsamic hedgerow fruits to bounce off. Succulent and sapid with a very stony mid-palate, it displays excellent balance and depth, with incredible freshness and staying power." Decanter
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,58 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,09 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,33
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Limitation of 4 articles per customer“Calderara Sottana” Rosso Etna DOC 2021
Every year, one of the Tenuta's great single-vineyard wines, which represents the special terroir of the Etna hills in a highly complex way. Dark red fruit, orange peel and flowers on the nose. Then juicy fruit, wonderful depth and a finely chiselled tannin structure. A subtle spiciness on the finish and the outstanding structure, length and elegance are always present! SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2021 Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Vineyard shines from the moment the glass is tipped: Gravel, ash and sweet smoke give way to vibrant black cherries and autumnal spices. The 2021 Etna Rosso is elegant, silky and deeply textured, with salty mineral notes and an abundance of red and black fruits perfectly held by a core of vibrant acidity. The wine is complex yet full of energy and sultry depth, finishing salty and structured, with grippy tannins framing a lingering finish of liquorice and plums. These old vines have coped well with the dryness of the vintage, which is only evident in the hardness of the tannins. Otherwise, the 2021 is pure magic." Vinous
"This wine is more vibrant with red berries, blood oranges, light spices and a hint of terracotta. Medium-bodied, juicy and fruit-driven with tangy acidity and dusty tannins. A hint of bitter orange on the finish. Long and chalky, but now very attractive and enjoyable." James Suckling
"Brilliant ruby red colour with a brighter rim. Delicately fragrant and dynamic on the nose, with lots of floral notes, reminiscent of lavender and violets, some mint, followed by ripe rosehips and cherries. Ripe fruit and plenty of spice on the palate, compact and structured, gripping acidity and rich tannins, long, juicy final." Falstaff
"It offers a deep, full aroma of pure red and black fruits with some violet, spice, balsam and cocoa overtones. Fleshy, succulent and sapid, this is an incredibly beautiful Nerello Mascalese, with purity of red fruits underlined by some spice and stoniness, a hint of salinity and a long, silky, creamy finish. So inviting." Decanter
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months wooden barrel and barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
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contains sulphites
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“Alberelli di Giodo” Nerello Mascalese Sicilia DOC 2019
Just 9,000 bottles make up the annual production of this boutique winery from Etna. At 950 metres above sea level, the one-and-a-half hectares of vines, divided into eight tiny plots, are gradually bought up by the renowned Oenologist. The area is planted with Nerello Mascalese bush vines, which have been spared the phylloxera vine louse and make their way through the lava-covered terraces.
The single vines, which are on average 80 to 100 years old, are cultivated in the traditional, low-bush Alberello style, to which the wine also owes its name. Alberelli di Giodo is of extreme elegance and spiciness and represents to a remarkable degree the minerality and finesse typical of its volcanic growing region. SUPERIORE.DE
"From 2 hectares, the well-known Tuscan Oenologist Carlo Ferrini produces his own Brunello di Montalcino from Podere Giodo as well as a Sicilian red wine from Etna called Albarelli di Giodo. It is made from the local, Burgundy-like grape variety Nerello Mascalese and has the typical delicate colour. Quite fruity and very accessible, the Albarello di Giodo presents itself as an inviting, harmonious interpretation with a sweet, Tuscan touch. Deep, fine and very balanced also in the mouth, the delicate tannins are enveloped by Tuscan-like sweetness." Weinwisser
"Bright, radiant ruby red. In the nose hearty, of rich cherries, wet stone, some black truffle, in addition noble nuances of tea. On the palate radiant and juicy, showing fine creamy nuances, currently also still with very young tannin, in the final with firm grip and pressure." Falstaff
"Dark cherries and dried flowers with pumice and spices on the nose. Medium to full body with tight, firm tannins. Racy, with wonderful depth. From old vines with an average age of 70 years." James Suckling
"The Alberelli di Giodo 2019 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese is a wine true to its volcanic roots. This elegant grape variety reveals a tight embroidery of aromas with wild rose, sour cherry, white pepper and campfire ash. The tannins are polished and long, and this deftly made Nerello Mascalese is endowed with plenty of natural freshness and tart berry flavors that drive a long, nuanced finish. This is another super star bottle from winemaker Carlo Ferrini." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months 500/700l wooden barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 28,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,79 g/l
- Sulfite: 66 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
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“Archineri” Bianco Etna DOC 2022
The mineral Archineri made from the ancient Carricante grape from vines at an altitude of around 900 metres is quite exquisite. With great clarity and freshness, it displays its typical flavour profile of crushed rock, apple, banana, peach and citrus fruit. Fascinatingly dense on the palate with a velvety texture, a hint of chalk and a long, complex mineral finish. Pre-Phylloxera = from old, ungrafted vines! SUPERIORE.DE
"Medium bright straw yellow with light reflections. Fine aromas of vineyard peach, mint, salted lemon and a hint of nutmeg on the nose. Very fresh and salty on the palate, straightforward and with a long final of citrus zest and fine minerality." Falstaff
"The nose is strongly characterised by citrus and stone fruit, but a subtle floral aroma adds elegance. The palate also begins citrus-driven before deeper, richer flavours of nuts, honey and herbs emerge. The salty finish brings a pleasant, unifying coolness." Wine Enthusiast
"Very pure and mineral nose, giving a stony, precise feel, almost as if you were sniffing in a quarry. Also some smoked tarragon and lemon peel. Impressive tension on the mid-palate with stimulating acidity and minerality. Pure and long. Delicious." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,69 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,28 g/l
- Sulfite: 71 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
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“Santo Spirito” Rosso Etna DOC 2020
Brilliant, brightening ruby-garnet colour. Spicy notes of wild berries, liquorice, flint and traces of thyme on the nose. Beguiling extract sweetness on the palate, with a juicy and racy freshness and fine, tight tannins. Fine salty components on the final, already very polished and supple with further interesting ageing potential. Around 4,000 bottles were bottled. SUPERIORE.DE
"Captivating minerals, white pepper, mezcal, orange peel and a wild, sulphurous flavour. Really juicy and broad on the palate with firm, powdery tannins that dissolve in the long, savoury finish." James Suckling
"The nose is full of bright, energetic notes of cherry, strawberry and blood orange, but undertones of sage and pencil shavings provide depth and nuance. On the palate, a crackle of pepper unveils the bitterness of the orange notes, while textured tannins and bright acid bolster the citrus sourness." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 10 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Limitation of 2 articles per customer