Andrea Franchetti, an iconic producer better known for his Tuscan wine Tenuta di Trinoro recreated this vineyard, previously abandoned. For a little bit of extra fun, he has opted to do it on the slopes of a live volcano! There is no doubt that Etna means business – a constant trickle of smoke and the odd flame destroying any illusions to the contrary.
This strangely beautiful terroir presents a unique palette of aromatics to the winemaker. Here minerality assumes a new dimension with individual lava flows imparting a distinctive personality and complexity on the finished wines – as do the different altitudes.
"100% Nerello Mascalese. Pale ruby colour; you would be absolutely forgiven for thinking this Pinot Noir from the colour and the aromas. Bright red berries with a touch of leafiness on the nose. However, things change on the palate, which exerts a tannic squeeze on the entry, with bracing, chiselled acidity more reminiscent of Nebbiolo. Crystalline red berries, with a sherbety flamboyance on the finish. Approachable early for sure, but with enough guts for five-years-plus ageing in bottle.
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Nerello Mascalese
ABV 13.5%
Drink now 2018 - 2024
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It is hard to imagine a more exciting or varied wine-producing country than Italy. With a vibrant winemaking history spanning over 2,000 years, and vineyards stretching from the Alps through the Appenine mountains to Sicily, the Italian peninsula is home to an enormous range of climates, topographies and soil typeshosting hundreds of distinctive grapes unique to Italy.
