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.
Decanter
94 Points
2022
"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."
— James Button, 2024
James Suckling
94 Points
2022
"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."
— 2024
