2022 Tenuta Tascante 'Ghiaia Nera' Etna Rosso

Sour red cherry, dried cranberry, and orange peel give way to notes of crushed rose petals, wild thyme, and woodsmoke. Light to medium on its feet, it balances bright red fruit purity with fine, tea-like tannins and a crisp, mineral-driven finish.

Sustainably farmed Nerello Mascalese undergoes six days of skin maceration in stainless steel tanks. Maturation for twelve months in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks smooths the structure while preserving fresh acidity and pure fruit focus.

Terraced vineyards climb the northern slopes of Mount Etna at 600 meters above sea level. Volcanic gravel soils and cool high-altitude air foster long ripening seasons, instilling deep savory tension and distinct mineral character.