Fruit
Earth
Acid
Body
Tannins
Notes from Benanti:
"South-western slope of Mount Etna in Contrada Cavaliere (part of the village of Santa Maria di Licodia), particularly suited for its high elevation and abundant luminosity. Vines are 50 years old."
Country
Italy
Sub-Region
Etna Rosso
Region
Sicily
Varieties
Nerello Mascalese
Farming
Organic
Soil
Sandy, volcanic
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel tanks, aged in tonneaux of French oak (used) for 12 months and then in stainless steel tanks. Followed by 10 months in the bottle.