Mount Etna quietly breaks Sicily’s reputation.
While the island is known for warmth, Etna’s elevation creates a cooler, slower ripening environment. This helps preserve freshness, aromatics, and structure, even in a Mediterranean setting.
Carricante defines Etna’s whites, delivering citrus focus, tension, and a salty mineral backbone. Nerello Mascalese leads the reds, known for lifted red fruit, florals, spice, and an elegant frame.
Cusumano Alta Mora Etna Bianco 2022 highlights lemon, white flowers, stone fruit, and a flinty saline edge. Nicosia Etna Rosso Vulka 2022 shows cherry, floral notes, spice, and unmistakable volcanic character.
Etna appeals to those who appreciate Burgundy or Barolo for their nuance, but want an expression that could only come from Sicily.
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