{"title":"Etna Rosso Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eGrown on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, made primarily from Nebbiolo grapes (locally called Nerello Mascalese). The region’s volcanic soils give these wines a distinctive minerality and vibrant structure, combining bright red cherry, dried herbs, and subtle spice. Known for elegance and cellar-worthy aging potential, Etna Rosso has quickly become a favorite among collectors and adventurous wine enthusiasts seeking unique Italian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"direct2110-sofia18rosso-750","title":"Agricola Sofia, Etna Rosso “Gioacchino”","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe’ve done our fair share of direct importing over the years and have some incredible gems to show for it, but my fortuitous encounter with Agricola Sofia raised the stakes to an unprecedented level: Their small-batch Etna Rosso is liquid treasure, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to their even-more-spectacular sophomore release. If you missed the wild story the first time around, here it is again...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early 2018, I was in Barolo with my family and the forecast was showing heavy rain, so I packed up the rental car and started driving south. Over the next few days, we cruised down the Mediterranean Coast before loading up on a ferry and landing on the fabled island of Sicily. There, we met with some legends (Benanti, Romeo del Catello, Graci, Murgo), all of whom implored us to visit a covert hotspot for winemakers on the north side of Mount Etna. We went and discovered a rustic trattoria with a walk-in cellar that seemingly held every cult label in the world. Places like this are where you discover the best local insider information, so I struck up a conversation with the sommelier and asked about up-and-coming producers. He lit up and said there was one: Carmelo Sofia, whose first “publicly available” vintage was still in barrel. Seeing my intrigue, the sommelier made a quick call to see if they could swing by, and, less than ten minutes later, Carmelo’s sister and wife walked through the door with a handful of fresh barrel samples. They were indescribably delicious. The next day, we visited the vineyard with the entire family, drank some wine, and struck up a special deal. Having now imported two vintages, we can confidently say that (1) this is Nerello Mascalese at its most perfumed and authentic, and (2) when it comes to ultra-serious Etna Rosso—a category that competes with the world’s finest reds—you won’t find a better value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gioacchino” is named after Carmelo’s father, who grew up in a farming household and spent the majority of his years in vineyards clinging to the slopes of the Etna volcano. He inherited his first acre of vines in 1980 and, inch by inch, built up his holdings to seven acres. Throughout this time, grapes were sold to local producers or vinified and exclusively distributed to locals. It wasn’t until 2017 that Carmelo decided to declare the official inaugural vintage for Agricola Sofia. Today’s offering marks his second release and, my goodness, it’s remarkable how much intelligence and profundity these wines already hold.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill scattered with abandoned vineyards and lava flows, the classic Etna image is one of gnarled, old, bush-trained vines known as \u003cem\u003ealberelli\u003c\/em\u003e (‘little trees’). Vineyard altitudes on the volcano reach up to 1,000 meters, making it some of the highest-elevation viticulture in Europe and the only “cool” region of Sicily, which otherwise has more in common with North Africa than much of mainland Italy when it comes to climate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Sicily’s Mount Etna, \u003cem\u003econtrada\u003c\/em\u003e is the local word for “cru” and today’s “Gioacchino” is sourced from two volcanic parcels within contrada Piano dei Daini and one clay-dominant parcel in contrada Pietramarina, both of which lie on the northern slope. All three sites are perched around 600-700 meters. Carmelo and his father farm organically in the vineyard and their small crop of Nerello Mascalese is harvested by hand. For today’s 2018 Etna Rosso, a spontaneous fermentation without temperature regulation occurred in concrete tanks. After a 15-day maceration, the resulting wine then matured in these same vessels for an additional 12 months. Only 500 cases were produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike its home region, the Nerello Mascalese variety has catapulted to international fame. By law, it represents a minimum of 80% of any wine carrying the Etna Rosso DOC, but Sofia focuses entirely on Mascalese, making it an intense, perfumed, and wholeheartedly pure Sicilian red. Sofia’a 2018 “Gioacchino” reveals a dark ruby hue in a Burgundy stem and takes its sweet time adjusting to life outside of the bottle: I recommend a minimum 30-minute decant before consuming over 3-4 hours. With proper air, this spills out deep, intoxicating aromas of black cherry liqueur, brambleberries, blood orange, crushed black rock, wild plums, sage, dusty strawberries, cacao, candied violets, and hints of star anise. It’s medium-plus bodied and loaded with dark-fruited layers that are wrapped around a swirling mineral core of volcanic rock and mountain herbs. I know it’s only Carmelo’s second-ever official release but I have no problem going out on a limb and saying that these beauties will easily evolve for 5-8+ years. It truly is one of the greatest values in the sprawling world of $30-and-under wines. Cheers!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40780085723190,"sku":"DIRECT2110-SOFIA18ROSSO-750","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/products\/e438d7d1c5937c19f2b34f26b87724d3.jpg?v=1686588193"},{"product_id":"2021-i-custodi-etna-rosso-pistussomm2412-cst21etnapst-750","title":"2021 I Custodi, Etna Rosso \"Pistus\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwenty years ago, no one was talking about wine from Mount Etna. Now, nobody can stop. Much of the thanks goes to a man named Salvo Foti. This immensely talented, fiercely dedicated viticulturist and winemaker began work as a consultant in Eastern Sicily in 1981 and has played an outsized role in Etna’s rise to prominence. His main preoccupation has been the rehabilitation of old, abandoned vineyards on Mount Etna (of which there are many), and the launch of “I Vigneri” in 2001, its name a reference to a vine-growers’ association first established on Etna in 1435. Mario Paoluzi was one of Salvo’s first students\/partners, and has been making pure Etna terroir his focus at “I Custodi” for almost two decades now. Together, they produce wines at the pinnacle of Sicilian greatness. And given all that “Pistus” is a tremendous value to boot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS: We also have small amounts of Mario’s top wine “Aetneus.” Made from very old vines at extremely high altitudes, and released after many years of aging, this is one of Etna’s most exemplary wines. We don’t have much, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%202017-i-custodi-etna-rosso-aetneussomm2412-cst17etnatns-750\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to grab some!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Etna, in the Northeastern corner of Sicily, is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet–and yet Sicilians have been growing grapes here for longer than the name “Sicilia” was around. Steep slopes and pure, volcanic soils combine with hot sunny days and cool, high elevation evenings to make wines that have an exquisite combination of structure and elegance–often compared to Nebbiolo in Piedmont or Pinot Noir in Burgundy. Albeit with a fiery minerality that is totally unique. Mario Paoluzi and his mentor Salvi Foto know this mountain, and its terroir, like the back of their hands, and they employ their combined decades of experience with the volcano to produce exceptional wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMario founded his project in 2007, and he named his label “I Custodi” in honor of the “guardians” of ancient viticulture he has partnered up with. He produces five Etnean wines from four different vineyards, or “contrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all of which are farmed by members of the “I Vigneri” growers’ association. The vines are all located on the north slope of Mount Etna at elevations that reach past 650 meters. Soils are, obviously, volcanic—a black, sandy pumice—and the vines, never touched by phylloxera, are very old and trained in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealberello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“little bush”) method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pistus” is the cuvée that is made from the younger vines not destined for the flagship “Aetneus” bottling. The hand-harvested (by necessity!) fruit is mostly de-stemmed and then fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel vats. The finished wine is then aged for another 12 months in those same steel tanks before bottling. Despite being a “fresh,” young vines cuvée, Mario insists on letting this wine rest in bottle for another year or so before being released–making it ready to impress from day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe “Pistus” at a very cool cellar temperature, around 55-60 degrees, to emphasize the silky, sumptuous red fruits. But as it warms a bit more savory notes will emerge: spiced cherries are followed by blood orange, rose hips, black tea, smoke, and underbrush. It is medium to medium-light bodied, with a sappy core of fruit framed by vibrant acidity and sandy tannins. The bright, semi-translucent ruby red color actually makes this wine appear lighter than it is, but the pure, volcanic power lies just underneath. Pair with classic Sicilian dishes like tuna pasta or tuna crudo for a truly transportive experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330212495414,"sku":"SOMM2412-CST21ETNAPST-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021ICustodi_EtnaRossoPistus_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1733952017"},{"product_id":"2017-i-custodi-etna-rosso-aetneussomm2412-cst17etnatns-750","title":"2017 I Custodi, Etna Rosso \"Aetneus\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s time for a Christmas Eve bonus, Sicilian style! After we mentioned the historic, ancient vines that Mario Paoluzi and Salvo Foti helped rejuvenate in this morning’s offer, we thought it only fair to give you a crack at the wine those ancient plants produce! Named “Aetneus,” this 2017 release doesn’t merely confirm the excellence of Etnean wine but demonstrates that they can age, too, and when you taste it there’s no denying its resemblance to top-tier red Burgundy. It’s a delicious tangle of plush red fruit and soaring florals, underpinned by an unmistakably “volcanic” smokiness. I’d walk over hot lava for a bottle of this—everything from provenance to profundity to price is 100% spot-on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaoluzi named his label “I Custodi” (founded in 2007) in honor of the “guardians” of ancient viticulture he has partnered up with. He produces five Etnean wines from four different vineyards, or “contrada”, all of which are farmed by members of the “I Vigneri” growers’ association. “Aetneus” hails specifically from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e called Moganazzi, in the village of Castiglione di Sicilia. This farm is situated on the highly desirable “north slope” of Mount Etna, with a north-facing aspect and elevations that reach past 700 meters. Soils are, obviously, volcanic—a black, sandy pumice—and the vines, never touched by phylloxera, are very old and trained in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealberello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“little bush”) method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit for “Aetneus,” which contains 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% is a field blend of Nerello Cappuccio, Alicante, and other local varieties, comes from 90 to 150 year-old vines in Contrada Moganazzi. Some whole grape clusters are left intact (about 20%) for fermentation, which is carried out in stainless steel vats. Maceration on skins lasts about 12 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in 500-liter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etonneau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e barrels, where the wine remains for 24 months of aging. It then rests in bottle for another 24 months before it is released. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of time this 2017 spent in barrel and bottle before release is significant, and explains its seamless texture and complex aromatic profile. Shining a bright garnet-red in the glass, it has a very “Burgundian” personality, with perfumed aromas of black cherry, raspberry, blood orange, rose hips, black tea, smoke, and underbrush. It is medium-bodied, leaning toward medium-plus, with a sappy core of fruit framed by vibrant acidity and sandy tannins. It’s beautiful to drink now but there’s still more evolution ahead of it, so, as I so often say, take six bottles and revisit the wine here and there over the next 3-5 years (or more). Decant it 30 minutes before serving in Burgundy stems at 60 degrees and pair it with eggplant parm or a Sicilian-style braciole (see awesome recipe attached). Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330220621878,"sku":"SOMM2412-CST17ETNATNS-750","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2017ICustodi_EtnaRossoAetneus_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1733952117"},{"product_id":"2016-tenuta-fessina-il-muscmeci-etna-rosso-reserva-sicilysomm2504-fss16mscm-750","title":"2016 Tenuta Fessina il Musmeci Etna Rosso Riserva Sicily","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvia Maestrelli, the late founder of Tenuta Fessina, once said, “I look up to Mount Etna like a daughter would look up to a mother.” Ms. Maestrelli passed away in 2022, a pioneer of Etna winegrowing and the first female winery owner on the mountain that the locals refer to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“idda,” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor “she.” Not \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Etna is the subject, not the object, in this corner of Sicilia. She calls the shots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaestrelli’s 17th century property in Rovittello, framed by two lava flows that spared the property in 1809 and 1911, is home to her 70-110 year old vines deeply rooted in the black volcanic soil. She named this Nerello Mascalese vineyard Musmeci, for the original owners of the land. The Benantis are neighbors here in the Dafara Galluzzo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as is Torre Mora and the famous consulting enologist Paolo Caciorgna. This heart of Etna’s northeast slopes is home to some of the greatest terroirs in Sicily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who loves great Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo will love this ancient-vine Nerello Mascalese, filled with vibrant strawberry and marasca cherry fruit, penetrating minerality, and concentration that can only come from 84-year old vines in a warm harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Organic; this wine is a 100% natural product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkably pretty and finessed, sweet spices, rose petals and nuances of dried strawberry. Silky and round with depth and pronounced vivid acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe in Burgundy bowls or Nebbiolo stems, at 58°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or through 2030.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with swordfish with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmoriglio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshashlik \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elamb loin chops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43684166467638,"sku":"SOMM2504-FSS16MSCM-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016TenutaFessinailMuscmeciEtnaRossoReservaSicily_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1745509592"},{"product_id":"2020-tenuta-fessina-erse-etna-rosso-somm2505-somm2505-tfa20ero-750","title":"2020 Tenuta Fessina, \"Erse\" Etna Rosso","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you talk about special terroirs in wine, you must talk about Mount Etna. Here, the indigenous Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio varieties grow on the slopes of an active and ancient volcano. This is truly heroic viticulture; Etna erupted literally three months ago. But the results are worth it. Blasted by sun during the day, then experiencing steep drops in temperature at night, the vines produce fruit of intense concentration with racy structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Etna might also be the most exciting location in Italian wine right now. A flood of young winemakers and outside investment have catapulted Etna’s wines to the top of the cognoscenti’s “must-have” lists, right alongside the best of Piedmont, Tuscany, and the Veneto. Tenuta Fessina is one of the leaders of the charge. Silvia Maestrelli founded Fessina in 2007, in her words bringing “feminine energy” to the ruggedly “masculine” viticultural landscape here. That energy is undeniable in “Erse,” named for the Greek goddess of dew, and simply one of the most forthrightly beautiful bottles of Etna Rosso we’ve ever encountered. 90% Nerello Mascalese, 8% Nerello Capuccio, and 2% white varieties, it’s gently destemmed then given a short maceration of 6 to 9 days. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, all the better to appreciate its unadorned beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHailing from three villages – Rovitello at 2,200ft elevation and Milo and Biancovilla at 3,280ft – “Erse” displays an elegance we don’t often encounter in Sicily, especially at this price point. Most producers go for impact and extraction for the entry-level bottlings, but Fessina’s captures all the purity we prize in higher-end Etna Rossos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Erse” is almost Burgundian on the nose, with a whirl of sour cherries, orange peel, pomegranate, hibiscus, and petrichor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate pulses with energy, emphasizing bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. It leans into the red fruits and florals, with an added sense of smoky depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can easily spend a night digging into all of “Erse’s” ethereal complexity, but it’s also fantastically easy-going. Be it a quiet night in or an afternoon barbecue, Fessina’s got you covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly chilled to around 60 degrees to emphasize the refreshing qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefinitely use a Burgundy bowl. You’ll want to revel in every corner of the beautiful aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Erse” will be very versatile at the table, but we can’t suggest a more perfect pairing than classic Sicilian caponata, redolent with basil, pine nuts, and golden raisins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43718716981302,"sku":"SOMM2505-TFA20ERO-750","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020TenutaFessina_ErseEtnaRosso_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1747087474"},{"product_id":"2022-teunta-dei-ciclopi-etna-rossosomm2511-ten22ros-750","title":"2022 Tenuta dei Ciclopi Etna Rosso","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ancient Greeks knew Etna was special. They populated it with Cyclopes—one-eyed giants who worked in the volcano's belly forging weapons for the gods. The most famous, Polyphemus, lived in a lava cave above the sea, hopelessly in love with Galatea, watching the waves from his mountain perch. It's this duality, mountain and sea, that makes Etna's wines unforgettable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree childhood friends understood this. After university took them around the world, that ancient Greek concept of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enòstos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the journey home—pulled them back. In 2020, three college buddies, Giacomo, Giordano, and Riccardo, founded Tenuta dei Ciclopi to reclaim their winemaking roots as natives of Etna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey chose their mentor wisely. Salvo Foti is to Etna what Gaja is to Barbaresco—the master who sees what's possible and makes it real. Credited with Etna's viticultural rebirth, Foti understands these ancient vineyards like no one else. Under his guidance, they work parcels in Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo on Etna's north face, where the 1981 eruption left fresh lava scars just meters from their vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe viticulture here defies belief. At elevations up to 943 meters, many vines predate phylloxera—they're still on their original roots, drinking volcanic minerals through the same channels their ancestors used centuries ago. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Rosso blends 80% Nerello Mascalese with 20% Nerello Cappuccio, fermented in open vats for eight days, then split between steel tanks and old barrels. No filtration, six months bottle age before release. Here comes the bright fruit and citrus lifted by volcanic minerality, tobacco and mint, black pepper and clove, all wrapped in silky tannins that could only come from ancient vines in volcanic sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Salvo Foti Factor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Etna's winegrowing guru makes your wine, you're getting the master class. Foti knows every contrada, every old vine, every secret corner of these vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythology Made Real:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From vines growing where Cyclopes forged lightning, on lava flows from 1981, at elevations where grapes shouldn't ripen but somehow do. This is wine as legend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nòstos Story: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree successful friends gave up global careers to return home and make wine. This wine is imbued with that passion and pride about their home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUngrafted Ancient Vines: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 943 meters, phylloxera never arrived. These vines drink through their original roots, creating complexity modern plantings can't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 58-60°F—cool enough to preserve the bright fruit and volcanic freshness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2032. While gorgeous today with its bright fruit and spice, Nerello Mascalese from sites this special develops Burgundian complexity with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with grilled branzino or swordfish (Sicily meets the sea), wild mushrooms (earth meets earth), or anything with Mediterranean herbs. The volcanic minerality makes it incredibly food-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44306388418614,"sku":"SOMM2511-TEN22ROS-750","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022TeuntadeiCiclopi_EtnaRosso.png?v=1763164849"},{"product_id":"2023-tenuta-delle-terre-nere-etna-rosso-san-lorenzosomm2511-tner23etnasl-750","title":"2023 Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna Rosso \"San Lorenzo\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eThe 2023 Tenuta delle Terre Nere “San Lorenzo” is a striking Etna Rosso from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, crafted almost exclusively from the indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape. It pours a deep ruby hue and offers a complex, perfumed bouquet of ripe red berries, blood orange, spice, and floral-lavender overtones, followed by a palate that is full-bodied yet elegant — marked by velvety, finely-tuned tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering, mineral-inflected finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e“San Lorenzo” comes from vineyards located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, at around 700–750 meters above sea level, on soils composed of volcanic ash, pumice, and ancient lava-derived rock. The estate’s vines are old, many 70–100 years, and grown with respect for tradition — a combination of altitude, volcanic terroir, and careful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e vinification yields wines with a distinct balance of power, finesse, and minerality. The 2023 vintage exemplifies how terroir and tradition in this region can produce wines with elegance, depth, and a powerful sense of place.\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#1 Top 100 Wines of 2025: The remarkable floral style includes bright, leesy character, deep blood oranges, red cherries and cinnamon. Fleshy palate with full body, crisp and refreshing acidity and velvety tannins with a slightly dusty yet ripe texture. Very well-packed, fine-tuned and long. Drinkable now but best from 2026.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2023 Etna Rosso San Lorenzo is surprisingly rich and spicy in this vintage. Cloves and cinnamon sticks combine with hints of cherry sauce and blood orange. This is elegant in style, with seamlessly silken textures and depths of ripe red berry fruits that saturate the palate in primary concentration. Powerful and potent, the 2023 finishes with extreme length and a staining of liquid lavender that lingers for well over a minute. The 2023 is unlike any San Lorenzo I've yet tasted. 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