“Alberelli di Giodo” Nerello Mascalese Sicilia DOC 2022

Alberelli di Giodo | Carlo Ferrini | Sicily
Alberelli di Giodo | Az. Agr. Ferrini Carlo | Via Reims 13 | IT 50126 Firenze

19282122 · 0,75 l · 73,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

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

"This light, steely and energetic Nerello is already absolutely delicious and shows the finesse the grape is capable of in the right hands. It offers bright and juicy cherry fruit with a hint of blood orange, but should open up with more time in the bottle. It comes from Nerello Mascalese vines at around 850 metres above sea level in the Contrada Rampante." Decanter

"The Alberelli di Giodo 2022 Nerello Mascalese is one of the best wines from the volcano on the market today. Carlo Ferrini's signature gives it an extra layer of dark fruit concentration and sweet spice. The tannins are skilfully managed and although you can feel the firm structure, there is enough dark fruit to balance everything out and give the wine depth and power." Wine Advocate

"The aromas of ash and lava are so intense with cherries and graphite. Medium-bodied with a tight, compacted palate, chewy yet fine tannins and a lively finish. You can taste the high altitude and century-old vines." James Suckling