$100 and over
Girolamo Russo Calderara Sottana Nerello Mascalese, Etna
Girolamo Russo Calderara Sottana is a Nerello Mascalese (the iconic red grape of Etna) with a smoky mineral purity indicative of the black pumice in which it grows. Incredible depth and rich perfume of strawberries, balsamic, cherry and rose. This wine is at once fresh and ripe, capturing remarkable fruit concentration. The 2017 marked the inaugural vintage of this wine. In 2005, Giuseppe Russo was drawn back to his childhood home on Sicilys Mount Etna to make wine. Named after his late father, he creates elegant and expressive wines that speak of the volcanos incredibly varied terroir. The crus (or contrade) in which Russo grows his grapes are among the finest on Etnas north side, and he conducts all of his production organically.
Girolamo Russo Feudo di Mezzo Nerello Mascalese, Etna
Girolamo Russo Feudo di Mezzo is a concentrated and complex Etna Rosso with exciting intensity. It is a single vineyard Nerello made from vines over a century old in one of Etnas prime contrada. The fruit is dark and brooding, with velvety tannins and a voluptuous mouthfeel balanced with harmonious acidity. In 2005, Giuseppe Russo was drawn back to his childhood home on Sicilys Mount Etna to make wine. Named after his late father, he creates elegant and expressive wines that speak of the volcanos incredibly varied terroir. The crus (or contrade) in which Russo grows his grapes are among the finest on Etnas north side, and he conducts all of his production organically.
Girolamo Russo San Lorenzo Nerello Mascalese, Etna
Girolamo Russo San Lorenzo 2017 is a bright counterpoint to the broodier reds of the region, this single-vineyard wine is pure volcano, with black fruit and ash on the palate. It is finely perfumed with spice, strawberry and rich cherry. Juicy and elegant. Fruit comes from 100+ year old bush vines grown in relatively young volcanic soil in the San Lorenzo Vineyard. In 2005, Giuseppe Russo was drawn back to his childhood home on Sicilys Mount Etna to make wine. Named after his late father, he creates elegant and expressive wines that speak of the volcanos incredibly varied terroir. The crus (or contrade) in which Russo grows his grapes are among the finest on Etnas north side, and he conducts all of his production organically.
Girolamo Russo Calderara Sottana Nerello Mascalese
GIROLAMO RUSSO Calderara Sottana Nerello Mascalese, Etna