Graci Etna Rosso DOC 2021
Graci
Alberto Ferrandes Ferrandes Ferrandes Graci's estate sits on Mount Etna's north face, where centenary ungrafted Nerello Mascalese vines grow in black volcanic sand. This is a wine that tastes like its place — electric, mineral, alive. The heat of the volcano is in every glass.
Nose
Wild cherry and crushed red berries open with a distinctive volcanic mineral edge — ash and iron filings. Dried herbs, rose petal, and a whisper of smoky char from the volcanic soils add complexity.
Palate
Lithe and electric. Sour cherry and pomegranate fruit sit atop crunchy acidity and fine-grained tannins. There's a savory, almost gamey undercurrent and a persistent minerality that makes each sip feel grounded.
Finish
Long for the weight, with lingering cherry, violet, and an almost saline mineral persistence.
- Varietal
- Nerello Mascalese
- Blend
- 100% Nerello Mascalese
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards on Mount Etna's north face, Contrada Arcurìa and surrounding plots, 600-700m elevation, volcanic sand soils
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Charcoal-grilled swordfish steaks served with warm Sicilian caponata — eggplant, tomatoes, capers, and pine nuts in a sweet-and-sour sauce. The dish's smoky char and Mediterranean flavors mirror the wine's volcanic minerality.
Grown on Alberto Graci's family estate on the northern slopes of Mount Etna at 600-700 meters elevation, where pre-phylloxera Nerello Mascalese vines push their roots through layers of ancient lava flows.
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