Benanti
Contrada Monte Serra Etna Rosso DOC
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.
Contrada Monte Serra is within the territory of Viagrande, on the south-eastern flank of Mount Etna. Age and training system of vines ranging from 14 to 100+ years old. Head-trained, shortpruned bush vines. Vine density 9,000 vinestocks per hectare (“alberello”), grown on small terraces with dry lava-stone walls.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Nerello Mascalese
- Aging
- Aged for 12 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by time in stainless steel tanks, then refined in bottle for approximately 10 months.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
The wine color is pale ruby red with light tints of garnet. The scent is ethereal, spicy, with scents of red fruit. The taste and body are dry, medium-to-full bodied, reasonably tannic, balanced and persistent.
Wine Enthusiast
96 Points
2023
"Incredibly vibrant and dynamic—the volcanic energy of Etna rumbling under the intensity of the Sicilian sun that gives rise to an immense fertility. Stimulating."
— Danielle Callegari, 2026
Wine Spectator
93 Points
2023
"Minerally on the nose, with stone, ash and leather notes, plus dried rose petal, sumac and sandalwood aromatics. The plush texture cloaks fine, chalky tannins and carries flavors of wild strawberry puree, mulled cherry, blood orange peel and red licorice that echo on the long, silky finish. Rich yet elegant and harmonious throughout. Nerello Mascalese. Drink now through 2040. 436 cases made, 200 cases imported. –AN"
— Alison Napjus, 2026
