2023 Benanti Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

Made primarily from Nerello Mascalese with a small portion of Nerello Cappuccio, this Etna Rosso is sourced from vineyards at 750900 meters elevation on volcanic soils rich in ash and minerals. The 2023 vintage was long and moderate, allowing slow, even ripening and excellent aromatic development.

Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, followed by aging in a combination of stainless and used oak to preserve freshness and enhance texture. The result is a wine that blends red fruit clarity with savory earth and subtle spice, offering a clear sense of Etnas unique terroir.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Benanti is one of the pioneering estates of Mount Etna, instrumental in the regions modern renaissance. Founded in the late 1980s by Giuseppe Benanti and now run by his sons, the winery emphasizes traditional grape varieties, high-elevation vineyards, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Known for crafting refined, age-worthy wines from volcanic terroir, Benantis Etna Rosso is a benchmarkclassic, expressive, and unmistakably Sicilian.