In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, pink grapefruit
Palate: red cherry, citrus zest, mineral, fresh herbs
A pale, delicate Etna rosato from Nerello Mascalese: vibrant red-fruit aromatics, high acidity and a saline volcanic finish typical of the east-slope terroir.
What it pairs with
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Grilled red mullet
The rosato's delicate fruit and salinity echo the sweet red mullet flesh. -
Sicilian arancini
Fresh acidity cuts the fried richness; the wine's light body refreshes. -
Tomato bruschetta with basil
Bright red-berry notes harmonise with the tomato's sweet acidity.
History
Benanti's Etna Rosato was introduced as consumer interest in Sicilian rose wines grew in the mid-2000s, showcasing the pale, elegant style that Nerello Mascalese produces when briefly skin-contacted. The wine captures the volcanic energy of the east slope in an immediately approachable format.
- 2005 — First rosato vintage added to the Benanti range
Facts
- Producer
- Benanti Viticoltori
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese
- Classification
- Etna Rosato DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005