Grape: Nerello MascaleseVintage: 2020Type: Rosé This artisanal nerello mascalese rosato is produced by Salvo Foti and the I Vigneri guild from high-altitude vineyards on Mount Etna. The fruit is hand-harvested from old, un-grafted bush vines managed under strict organic viticulture guidelines to preserve the delicate volcanic soils. Spontaneous fermentation relies on native vineyard wild yeasts in neutral vats without temperature adjustments or modern chemical modifications. It undergoes a natural maturation process in the cellar and is bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions. It radiates a bright, deep pink color with copper highlights, opening with aromatics of wild strawberry, pomegranate, and orange zest. A light-to-medium-bodied frame is juicy and precise, balancing crunchy red fruit with distinct volcanic mineral tension. A snappy wave of natural acidity cuts through the volume, keeping the mouthfeel thoroughly refreshed. Soft, fine-grained tannins provide an understated structural grip that shapes the dry finish. It concludes clean, leaving a lingering saline trace.
