About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Produced in Contrada Dafara Galluzzo at Rovittello, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia on Etna. Its structure and supple character are linked to the volcanic terrain covering the mountain’s slopes.
Grapes
Latest published composition: 97% Nerello Mascalese and 3% Nerello Cappuccio.
Ageing
Eighteen months in oak. Eighty percent matures in large 10–30 hL oak casks and 20% in barriques.
Technical data
Vintage 2023. Etna Rosso DOC. Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Available in 0.75 L; the estate catalogue also lists 1.5 L.
Tasting profile
Purple tones and ruby reflections introduce an expressive bouquet of red fruit, mandarin and blackcurrant. Musk and juniper emerge on the palate. The tannins are velvety, and the wine closes with a forceful, lingering finish evocative of Etna’s volcanic character.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 18–20 °C; the estate catalogue specifies 18 °C. Pair with Pasta alla Norma, meat-sauce tortelli, lasagne or seared tuna.
