Etna Rosato DOC 2024

Girolamo Russo | Sicily
Az. Agr. Giuseppe Russo | Via Regina Margherita 79 | IT 95012 Castiglione di Sicilia

19242124 · 0,75 l · 32,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
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When Giuseppe Russo talks about his rosato, his eyes light up with the same intensity as the powder-pink glow that settles over the Contrada San Lorenzo in the early days of October. Here, where eighty-year-old Nerello Mascalese vines are rooted in volcanic soil at an altitude of 700 metres, one of Italy's most elegant rosés is created – born from the perfect balance between timing and technique. The magic begins with the early manual harvest, when the grapes have that crystalline freshness that only the cool Etna nights can give. Giuseppe uses a traditional vertical press in which the whole grapes are gently pressed for five hours – long enough to extract the delicate colour, short enough to preserve the mineral elegance. No maceration on the skins, no artificial intervention: just the natural connection between grape and volcanic terroir. After spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the wine matures for six months in stainless steel, where it develops its characteristic finesse.

In the glass, it shines in seductive light rosé with amber-coloured reflections, while its bouquet unfolds a fresh blend of wild strawberries, pomegranate and Sicilian lemons. Subtle notes of citrus blossom and a hint of volcanic ash round off the complex aroma profile. The palate reveals the full class of this exceptional terroir: juicy and fresh, with lively acidity and a silky texture that perfectly balances the depth of fruit with the characteristic minerality of Etna. A rosé of impressive versatility that harmonises perfectly with Giuseppe's mother Nerina's Pasta alla Norma as well as with raw fish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild herbs and strawberries are neatly complemented by hints of wet stone as the 2024 Rosato opens in the glass. Pleasantly sweet up front, this soothes with its soft textures and citrus-laced orchard fruit tones. This tapers off crisp, with tension and a lovely framework of subtle tannins that frame the experience beautifully as a salty resonance fades." Vinous

"Vibrant and smoky with peppery minerality, white peaches and fresh pears. Medium-bodied, waxy and youthful. Stone-fruit flavors with silky texture and a precise finish." James Suckling