2019 Vini Scirto 'Don Pippinu' Etna Rosso

85% Nerello Mascalese, 15% Nerello Cappuccio, all farmed organically from 80 year old, high altitude (3000’) elevation vines on very deep, pumice rich volcanic soils. Grapes are crushed by foot, fermented by native yeasts and co-fermented with a relatively short, two week maceration. Elevage continues in stainless steel for approximately 12 months before bottling. No fining or filtration takes place for this wine, and no sulfur is added prior to bottling- Ø/Ø! 13.0% alcohol. Light bodied and mineral-driven, with wild red berries, flint, smokey, volcanic mineral notes and dried Italian herbs. Brisk tannins and high acidity- try this with a chill and pair with seafood for an unexpected delight! Handmade by co-owners and co-winemakers (also husband and wife) Giuseppe Scirto and Valeria Franco- they inheirted the property from Don Pippinu, Giuseppe’s grandfather.