2022 Benanti Etna Rosso Sicily

Winemaker Notes: This comes from a mix of 3 different vineyards from both the north and south slope of Etna. A formidable fresher blend that is sanguine on the palate and full of character reminiscent of Burgundy. This vintage in particular is outstanding. The 80% of Nerello Cappuccio and Mascalese are harvested and vinified separately. Twenty percent of the Nerello Mascalese is aged in used barrels. The fruit was entirely destemmed and they bottle multiple lots per year.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Vinous - "The 2022 Etna Rosso wafts up with a perfumed blend of rosy florals and hints of juniper berry. This is vividly fruit-focused, with a wave of ripe wild berries and sweet spices that flow across a stream of brisk acidity. It leaves a staining of primary concentration and mildly grippy tannins to resonate as violet inner florals slowly fade. While more extroverted than expected, the 2022 is a total pleasure to taste and maintains fantastic balance"