Etna Rosso DOC Benanti 2021

Benanti 's Etna Rosso is produced with grapes from one of the most fascinating places on the world wine scene: Etna. This winery, founded in 1734, works with passion the fruits of the vines which, depending on the slopes of the volcano, take on different, unique and inimitable characteristics. To a majority of Nerello Mascalese is added a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio grapes which emphasize the typical character of the area and manage to give life to an elegant, subtle, fresh and ready-to-drink red wine. The northern slope of Etna has always been one of the most suitable areas for the cultivation of red grapes. At a height of between 450 and 900 meters above sea level, the climate is strongly influenced by constant winds, hot days and rather cold nights which allow for healthy grapes with a strong character. After fermentation, Etna Rosso is left to mature for about a year, first in steel tanks and then in oak barrels, before being put on the market. It is a wine with an intense ruby color, pleasant and capable of surprising for its fresh sapidity and great balance.