Italy

Etna

Medium

Cork

Predominantly Nerello Mascalese, with Nerello Cappuccio, Grenache and small portions of Grecanico, Minnella Bianca and Uva Francese Bianca, all picked and co-fermented spontaneously in traditional lava-stone vats, palmento. As the label suggests, the grapes were also foot-trodden, before fermentation continued in a mix of qvevri, large oak casks, chestnut barrels and stainless steel. Light, vibrant red in colour with purple-blue hues. The nose is clean and understated, offering lifted, crunchy raspberry and strawberry fruit alongside a delicate floral note. The palate reveals a wilder edge, with a fleeting spritz that quickly fades, giving way to a finely textured, mineral wine with slowly-building tannins and bright, tonic acidity. With time, it continues to reveal a burst of fruit that translates into a mouthwatering juiciness, supported by a tonic acidity. As it unfolds in the glass, it proves highly versatile at the table.

Nerello Mascalese

Nerello Cappuccio

Grenache

Vino di Anna, Palmento Vino Rosso, Etna, Sicily, Italy, 2024

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Predominantly Nerello Mascalese, with Nerello Cappuccio, Grenache and small portions of Grecanico, Minnella Bianca and Uva Franc

Vino di Anna, Palmento Vino Rosso, Etna, Sicily, Italy 2024

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