Benanti Etna Rosso (2022)

Benanti is a historic Sicilian winery rooted on the slopes of Mount Etna, renowned for crafting wines that embody the volcano’s unique terroir. Founded by Giuseppe Benanti in 1988, though with family winemaking traditions dating back to the late 1800s, the estate focuses on native grapes such as Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante. With vineyards spread across Etna’s diverse slopes, Benanti produces elegant, terroir-driven wines that have become benchmarks of Etna viticulture, while continuing to honor centuries-old traditions and the family’s legacy.

Benanti Etna Rosso is a pale ruby red. The nose is ethereal and intense, with hints vanilla and ripe fruits. Balanced, dry, medium-bodied, mineral with a pleasant acidity and saline notes, red fruit aromas, and persistent finish.

Crafted primarily from Nerello Mascalese, with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, this wine reflects the unique terroir of Etna, characterized by high-altitude vineyards and mineral-rich volcanic soils.