| Producer | Benanti |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Mount Etna |
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| Varietal | Nerello Mascalese |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 210000031017 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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The Contrada Monte Serra in the South-Eastern slope is uniquely perched 450 meters above sea level, is cradled in sandy, mineral-rich soil dotted with ancient pumice stones where century-old Nerello Mascalese is able to develop a singular expression and concentration. Crafted with reverence, this Etna Rosso matures in French oak and stainless steel, harmonizing its volcanic vigor with graceful
complexity.
VINTAGE NOTES The climate trend of 2022, already archived as the warmest year of the last 180 years, began with rather regular and abundant winter rainfall. The vegetative awakening of the vineyards occurred regularly and slightly early, and the subsequent phases showed regular and abundant vegetative development. With these premises, flowering and fruit setting took place in the best conditions, allowing the development of full and well-formed bunches.
WINEMAKING Fermentation occured at a controlled temperature in stainless steel, with a 21 days long maceration, using an indigenous yeast selected in the vineyards by Benanti. Maturation occurs in used tonneaux of French oak for about 12 months.
TASTING NOTES The wine color is pale ruby red with light tints garnet. The scent is ethereal, spicy, with scents of red fruit. The taste and body is dry, medium-to-full bodied, reasonably tannic, balanced and persistent.
Earthy strawberries combine with a whiff of cocoa powder, bitter oranges and a floral bouquet. Light- to medium-bodied, this has crisp acidity, velvety tannins and a chalky finish. Well-balanced.
From the slopes of an extinct caldera on Etna's southeast side, this 2022 opens with violet and lavender, spice and dark berry aromas. Intense and zingy with powdery tannins, it has a core of cherry and blackberry surrounded by spices and those floral perfumes. Structured and aromatic, this is a classy effort.
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