Benanti
Etna Rosso DOC
A dynamic wine, Benanti Etna Rosso is crafted from a select blend of grapes harvested from vineyards located on the northern, south-eastern, and south-western slopes of Mount Etna. These diverse vineyard sites benefit from the region's volcanic soils and varying altitudes, which impart complexity and depth to the wine. The result is a vibrant and well-balanced red, showcasing the unique character of Mount Etna's terroir, with a refined minerality, fresh acidity, and rich fruit flavors.
Vines are located on the northern, south-eastern and southwestern slopes of Mount Etna. 10 to 60 years old vines, trained with free standing bush (“alberello”) and spurred cordon systems. Volcanic sands, rich in minerals, with sub-acid reaction.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Aging
- 8-10 months, about 80% in stainless steel tanks, and about 20% in used French oak barriques.
This pale ruby wine offers an ethereal and intense nose, with hints of red fruit. On the palate, it is balanced, dry, and medium-bodied, displaying mineral notes and a pleasant acidity. Saline touches enhance the red fruit aromas, and the finish is persistent.
Vinous
90 Points
2022
"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."
— Eric Guido, 2024
