Wine from Etna | Classic
Mount Etna is the highest mountain on the Mediterranean island of Sicily and also the most active volcano in Europe. It is believed that wine has been grown on Etna for thousands of years, the associated DOC has existed since 1968 and was updated in 2014. The growing area extends between 450 and 1100 meters above sea level from Randazzo in the north to Milo in the east and around the southern slopes of Etna. The soil is of volcanic origin, very rich in minerals and composed mainly of lava, ash and sand. Only recently have Sicilian wineries recognized Etna's potential and embraced this last great challenge of Italian viticulture. The extremely manageable vineyards cover less than 1,000 hectares, and only top quality wines are produced there. - Gerardo
"Etna is not only currently spitting fire again, it is also considered a hotspot of Italy's wine regions. The Etna wine region provides the basis for exceptional wines." - Falstaff
"Since then, Etna has virtually been considered the cool-climate region of the south. The very unique combination of volcanic soils and altitude - at 3400 meters, Etna is the highest volcano in Europe - creates finesse-rich wines with a pronounced salty-mineral flavor." - Falstaff
Etna Rosso DOC 2021Planeta, Sicily
Etna Rosso of bright ruby color. The nose is reminiscent of pickled red berries, roses and oriental spices. On the palate you can recognize the typical tannins of the Nerello, rounded by the refinement in wood. - Gerardo [TS08/22]
€ 16,95 22,60 €/L
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Alta Mora · Etna Rosato DOC 2022Cusumano, Sicily
The vineyard of about one hectare, which is destined for the production of Rosato, is located in Contrada Solicchiata near Castiglione at 750 meters above sea level. The color of this Etna Rosato is a delicate salmon red, with scents of red berries, cherries as well as rose petals. The palate is juicy, with fresh fruit, mineral and pleasantly dry. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 17,50 € 16,99 22,65 €/L
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Alta Mora · Etna Bianco DOC 2022Cusumano, Sicily
The Carricante grapes for this Etna Bianco come from Contrada Praino near Milo, Contrade Verzella, Pietramarina and Arrigo near Castiglione di Sicilia. The color in the glass is an intense yellow, on the nose notes of Granny Smith apple as well as red grapefruit and some lemon blossom. Fresh and crisp on the palate, very mineral and long lasting. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 17,50 23,33 €/L
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Alta Mora · Etna Rosato DOC 2023Cusumano, Sicily
The vineyard of about one hectare, which is destined for the production of Rosato, is located in Contrada Solicchiata near Castiglione at 750 meters above sea level. The color of this Etna Rosato is a delicate salmon red, with scents of red berries, cherries as well as rose petals. The palate is juicy, with fresh fruit, mineral and pleasantly dry. - Gerardo [TS12/24]
€ 17,50 23,33 €/L
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Alta Mora · Etna Rosso DOC 2020Cusumano, Sicily
This Etna Rosso is obtained from only twelve hectares of vineyards distributed among the four single vineyards of Verzella, Pietramarina, Feudo di Mezzo and Solicchiata near Castiglione di Sicilia. Bright crimson color in the glass, complex and finely chiseled aroma of raspberries and spices. Medium-bodied on the palate, berry fruit and light mineral finish. - Gerardo [TS12/21]
€ 17,50 23,33 €/L
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Contrada Taccione · Etna Bianco DOC 2022 (Bio)Planeta, Sicily
Straw yellow color with light green reflections. In the nose apple notes, typical of wines from high altitudes. Well discernible mineral notes reminiscent of mint. The primary aromas evolve with time. Acidity and freshness, as befits the wines of Etna. Long and persistent, full-bodied. - Gerardo [TS08/23]
€ 17,95 23,93 €/L
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Sul Vulcano · Etna Rosso DOC 2019Donnafugata, Sicily
Elegant Etna Rosso of bright ruby color with hints of wild berries, wild flowers, cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose. Fresh and lively on the palate with moderate tannins. Leaves a harmonious impression with a long and balanced finish. - Gerardo [TS06/20]
€ 19,95 26,60 €/L
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Sul Vulcano · Etna Bianco DOC 2021Donnafugata, Sicily
This Etna Bianco is obtained exclusively from Carricante grapes and shows a brilliant straw yellow in the glass. In the fragrance fine aromatic herbal notes as well as citrus and flint. In the drink engaging, fresh and mineral. An elegant and complex white wine. - Gerardo [TS06/22]
€ 21,95 29,27 €/L
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Sul Vulcano · Etna Rosso DOC 2020Donnafugata, Sicily
Elegant Etna Rosso of bright ruby color with hints of wild berries, wild flowers, cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose. Fresh and lively on the palate with moderate tannins. Leaves a harmonious impression with a long and balanced finish. - Gerardo [TS06/21]
€ 21,95 29,27 €/L
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Nardalici · Etna Rosso DOC 2017Terre di Giurfo, Sicily
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€ 21,95 29,27 €/L
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Feudo di Mezzo · Etna Rosso DOC 2016Cottanera, Sicily
This Etna Rosso comes from the Cru site Contrada Feudo di Mezzo and presents a bright garnet color in the glass. On the nose, typical floral notes and hints of ripe red fruit. On the palate of great structure, with dense and present tannins. The long finish is indicative of the storability of this wine. - Gerardo
€ 29,95 € 26,99 35,99 €/L
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Alta Mora Feudo di Mezzo · Etna Rosso DOC 2015Cusumano, Sicily
The vines of Contrada Feudo di Mezzo are on average 100 years old and stand on volcanic weathered soils at an altitude of about 650 meters. This Etna Rosso is dark garnet red color in the glass. The aroma is red berry and broad with hints of spice. On the palate thickly packed fruit, balanced and elegant, long lasting. - Gerardo [TS12/16]
€ 30,95 41,27 €/L
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Alta Mora Feudo di Mezzo · Etna Rosso DOC 2016Cusumano, Sicily
The vines of Contrada Feudo di Mezzo are on average 100 years old and stand on volcanic weathered soils at an altitude of about 650 meters. This Etna Rosso is dark garnet red color in the glass. The aroma is red berry and broad with hints of spice. On the palate thickly packed fruit, balanced and elegant, long lasting. - Gerardo [TS12/17]
€ 30,95 41,27 €/L
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Alta Mora Guardiola · Etna Rosso DOC 2016Cusumano, Sicily
Guardiola is one of the most famous top vineyards on the northeast slope of Mount Etna. The vines, with roots on average 150 years old, are located at an altitude of 900 to 1,000 meters on terraces bordered by dry stone walls, a total of two hectares. They are surrounded by scrub and trees, a picture of absolute scenic beauty.
€ 32,95 43,93 €/L
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Alta Mora Guardiola · Etna Rosso DOC 2015Cusumano, Sicily
Guardiola is one of the most famous top vineyards on the northeast slope of Mount Etna. The vines, with roots on average 150 years old, are located at an altitude of 900 to 1,000 meters on terraces bordered by dry stone walls, a total of two hectares. They are surrounded by scrub and trees, a picture of absolute scenic beauty.
€ 32,95 43,93 €/L
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Fragore · Etna Rosso DOC 2018Donnafugata, Sicily
Fragore, an Etna Rosso obtained from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety, shows a bright ruby red color. The bouquet is deep and reminiscent of sweet tobacco, nutmeg and currant, followed by balsamic notes and hints of flint. Complex and elegant on the palate, of marked minerality and present tannins, persistent on the finish. - Gerardo [TS06/19]
€ 49,95 66,60 €/L
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Contrada Marchesa · Etna Rosso DOC 2018Donnafugata, Sicily
With bright ruby red, Etna Rosso Doc Contrada Marchesa presents a fragrant bouquet with notes of small red berries, spicy notes and undergrowth, followed by balsamic nuances and a slight mineral note. On the palate, this Etna Rosso stands out for its great balance, characterized by good freshness and structure. The fine tannic structure prolongs the finish and highlights the elegance of this Etna Cru. - Gerardo [TS06/19]
€ 52,95 70,60 €/L
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Fragore · Etna Rosso DOC 2020Donnafugata, Sicily
Fragore, an Etna Rosso obtained from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety, shows a bright ruby red color. The bouquet is deep and reminiscent of sweet tobacco, nutmeg and currant, followed by balsamic notes and hints of flint. Complex and elegant on the palate, of marked minerality and present tannins, persistent on the finish. - Gerardo [TS06/21]
€ 56,95 75,93 €/L
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Contrada Marchesa · Etna Rosso MAGNUM DOC 2018 (1er Holzkiste)Donnafugata, Sicily
With bright ruby red, Etna Rosso Doc Contrada Marchesa presents a fragrant bouquet with notes of small red berries, spicy notes and undergrowth, followed by balsamic nuances and a slight mineral note. On the palate, this Etna Rosso stands out for its great balance, characterized by good freshness and structure. The fine tannic structure prolongs the finish and highlights the elegance of this Etna Cru. - Gerardo [TS06/19]
€ 130,00 86,67 €/L
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Wine from Etna | Classic | Buy at Gerardo
The vineyards around Mount Etna can almost be called their own wine region, so distinctive and unique are the wines from there. The strength is clearly in the white wines, which stand out for their salty taste and mineral notes reminiscent of flint. The red wines are somewhat in the background of the great whites, but are not to be despised: Etna Rosso are rather light-bodied drops, so very different from some opulent red Sicilians. The red wines from Etna all have something Burgundy-like in common, which is due to the relatively cool climate and the grape variety Nerello Mascalese.
After pioneers such as Giuseppe Benanti or the Belgian Frank Cornelissen, long-established wineries on the island have also recognized the quality potential of Etna and acquired vineyards. Today, the who's who of the wine scene can be found at the foot of the volcano, from Tasca d'Amerita to Planeta and Cusumano to Donnafugata, all of them are represented at the 'Fire Mountain'. - Gerardo [TS09/22]