90 pts Vinous
The 2022 Etna Rosso wafts up with a perfumed blend of rosy florals and hints of juniper berry. This is vividly fruit-focused, with a wave of ripe wild berries and sweet spices that flow across a stream of brisk acidity. It leaves a staining of primary concentration and mildly grippy tannins to resonate as violet inner florals slowly fade. While more extroverted than expected, the 2022 is a total pleasure to taste and maintains fantastic balance. - By Eric Guido

Selection of grapes from vineyards located on the south-eastern slopes of Mount Etna
Varietal Composition: Nerello Mascalese, (80-85%), the noble indigenous red grape variety of Mount Etna; Nerello Cappuccio (15-20%), a variety grown on the volcano for centuries
Alcohol: 13.5%
Appellation: Etna D.O.C. Rosato
Altitude: 500 to 700 m a.s.l / 1,600 to 2,300 feet a.s.l
Vine Age: 25 years on average
Training: Trained with the spurred cordon system
Soil: Sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals, with sub-acid reaction
Winemaking: Fermentation with maceration occurs at a controlled temperature in stainless steel, with indigenous yeasts selected in the vineyard by Benanti. About 80% of the Nerello Mascalese matures in stainless steel, while about 20% matures in oak barriques for 8-10 months. Nerello Cappuccio matures exclusively in stainless steel.
Aging: About 80% of the Nerello Mascalese matures in stainless steel, while about 20% matures in oak barriques for 8-10 months. Nerello Cappuccio matures exclusively in stainless steel. Followed by 3 months in the bottle.