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The aromatic profile opens with notes of red fruit and flowers, with clear hints of cherry and morello cherry, followed by aromatic herbs, balsamic essences and nuances of vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, it displays an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that provide a defined fullness of flavour and a long \u003cstrong\u003emineral persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roots of this wine lie on the northern slope of Mount Etna, within the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia. The vines grow on a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, an element that defines the identity and balance of the production. This soil composition gives the grapes an authentic character, faithfully reflecting the features of the landscape. 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In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red hue, revealing clear aromas of blueberry and redcurrant accompanied by distinct earthy notes. On the palate, it is distinguished by an elegant and measured style, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003edefined tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and a deep mineral trail. The palate is tense and harmonious, with a \u003cstrong\u003ecalibrated structure\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for an evolution over time capable of enhancing its finesse and natural complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes originate from a specific parcel located in the Contrada San Lorenzo in Randazzo, on the northern slope of Etna at about 750 metres above sea level. In this characteristic \u003cstrong\u003emountain climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, vines of around eighty years old are trained using the modified 'alberello' (bush vine) trellis system, with low yields to ensure maximum concentration. The roots draw nourishment from a \u003cstrong\u003esandy volcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in mineral components. The combination of the northern exposure, the altitude, and the dark earth gives the wine an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003etension and verticality\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a dry palate that is faithful to the identity of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest, carried out in the last week of October, is followed by fermentation in open tanks started exclusively by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The must remains in contact with the skins for eighteen days, ensuring a gradual extraction of colour and phenolic components. After spontaneous malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for eighteen months in second-passage \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cycle concludes with a careful \u003cstrong\u003efinal ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e process that integrates the nuances of the wood with the vibrant mineral energy of the volcano, bestowing perfect balance upon the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at an altitude of 750 metres in Contrada San Lorenzo, Girolamo Russo's \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Rosso DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authentic masterpiece of volcanic elegance. The result of \u003cstrong\u003eeighty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e grown on sandy soils, this exclusive wine is available in a limited production of just 1,200 bottles. The rigorous manual harvesting of the Nerello Mascalese grapes and natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts preserve its territorial soul. 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