Giovanni Rosso Etna Rosso 'Contrade Nuove' (2022)

Giovanni Rosso is actually one of the most famous Barolo producers in Piedmont. The family business from Serralunga d'Alba is over a hundred years old and developed from a grape producer to an absolute top wine estate in the 1990s. The company was also one of the first in the region to completely abandon the use of chemicals in the vineyard, which has definitely paid off in view of the outstanding quality of the wine.

Today, the fourth-generation winery run by Davide Rosso also produces on the other side of Italy – in Sicily. Fascinated by unique terroirs, Davide decided in 2016 to dedicate himself to a new oenological challenge in Solicchiata in Castiglione di Sicilia. He now owns a 14-hectare vineyard on the north-eastern slopes of the Etna volcano, of which almost seven hectares are planted with old Sicilian vines.

The Contrade Nuove Etna Rosso 2022 is a refined expression of Nerello Mascalese from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna in Sicily. On the nose, it opens with delicate floral aromas of rose petals and violets, layered over fresh red fruits like cherry and raspberry, along with a subtle hint of crushed stones and spice. The palate is vibrant yet elegant, showcasing a medley of red berries, dried herbs, and mineral notes that reflect its unique terroir. Fine-grained tannins and bright acidity provide structure and balance, leading to a long, focused finish with whispers of iron, bitter orange, and earthy complexity. This Etna Rosso captures the purity and precision of volcanic winemaking.