Benanti, Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2023 organic and with a mineral-drenched

and with a mineral-drenched

The “Journaries” is approachable at an earlier stage than its companion “La Chavaroche” but

wildflower honey and lightly toasted brioche

untamed by man

but a graceful wine meant for aging and pleasure

Benanti, Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2023 organic and with a mineral-drenched80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio The wine has a pale ruby red color. The nose is ethereal and intense with hints of red fruits. The palate is dry and mineral with pleasant acidity and salinity, persistent and harmonious. First produced in 1994. The grapes are hand picked from vines located on the north and south slopes of the mountain. The grapes are harvested and vinified separately. Fermentation occurs in steel, with indigenous yeast;