Italy

Etna

Riserva

Signum Aetnae is made from a unique, pre-phylloxera vineyard on loamy, sandy black volcanic soils. The vines have been studied and their median age is certified to be between 145 and 155 years old, yet their true identity has yet to be revealed – although we know it is largely planted to Nerello Mascalese, several other varieties are currently unidentified. Bottled as a Riserva, it spends 24 months in open-top wooden barrels then more than 72 months in bottle before release. Bold red and black fruit aromas are accompanied by dusty and balsamic notes. It's intense and concentrated in the mouth – as you might expect from such old, low-yielding vines – combining vibrant red berries with some darker fruit and streaks of currants, chocolate and potpourri. The warming finish has an earthy character along with sweet fruits and a hint of spice. Balanced and generous.

Nerello Mascalese

Firriato, Signum Aetnae Riserva, Etna, Sicily, Italy, 2014

Signum Aetnae is made from a unique, pre-phylloxera vineyard on loamy, sandy black volcanic soils. The vines have been studied a

Firriato, Signum Aetnae Riserva, Etna, Sicily, Italy, 2014

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