Graci Etna Rosso 2018 $41 BLT / 6 pk

"We believe that only by listening carefully and responding to the expressions of Nature in our territory can great wines be born. Great because they are true".  Alberto Graci

When Alberto returned from Milan in 2004 to take over the family business, after the death of his grandfather, he was determined to do it his way. His grandfather had grown grapes in Central Sicily, aiming for quantity rather than quality, a sign of the times perhaps!  As a salute to his Sicilian roots, he sold his grandfathers land and purchased vineyards in Mount Etna, on a part of the island where the sun is tempered by altitude. The main property Arcuria, is in Passopisciaro, north east of Etna and of the 18 hectares planted to vineyards, 15 are Nerello Mascalese, from which this fine drop is made.  The Etna Rosso region is famous for its black lava soils and elegant red wines! 

Variety:   Red

Grape:   100% Nerello Mascalese

Region:  Mount Etna, Sicily.

Tasting Notes: 

Deep mulberry and ruby red in colour, its bouquet hints of violets and balsamic notes while the palate is all about intense black forest fruits. Perfectly ripe, crunchy, minerally and spicy! The tannins are fine and chalky with good acidity and length.

What to Eat it with:

Beef, Pasta and Lamb

What to Listen to:

Love theme from The Godfather, by Nino Rota