Contrada Dafara Galluzzo Etna Rosso DOC

In a prestigious hamlet in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, only red varieties are grown, using the traditional alberello (head-trained bush vines) system. A number of these vines are more than one-hundred years old and ungrafted. On the north side of the volcano, the area enjoys a mildly humid climate, a factor that has influenced the evolution of the soils towards very fine granules and very small particles. These factors pave the way for a characteristic acidity that provides a refreshing balance, while the well-integrated tannins offer a smooth, persistent finish. The volcanic minerality from the Ancient Mongibello soils lends a distinctive, gravelly texture that underscores the wine’s complexity.