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In the glass
Aroma: red fruits
Palate: dry, mineral, salinity
A pale ruby Etna red that is dry and mineral, with pleasant acidity and salinity and a persistent, harmonious finish.
What it pairs with
- Roast pork loin with fennel Medium tannin and a saline finish keep the pork and aniseed fennel in balance.More wines for pork →
- Pasta alla Norma Acidity cuts through the fried aubergine and tomato while the mineral edge matches the salted ricotta.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Aged pecorino Salinity in the wine echoes the cheese and its red fruit lifts the richness.More wines for aged hard cheese →
History
Benanti's traditional Etna Rosso blends Nerello Mascalese (about 80 to 85%) and Nerello Cappuccio (about 15 to 20%) from the north, south-east and south-west slopes of Mount Etna, at 450 to 900 metres.
Facts
- Producer
- Benanti Viticoltori · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Classification
- Etna DOC Rosso
- Oak
- About 20% of the Nerello Mascalese matures 8 to 10 months in second-passage French oak barriques, the rest in stainless steel; 2 to 3 months in bottle before release
Frequently asked about Benanti Etna Rosso
What does Benanti Etna Rosso taste like?
On the nose, red fruits. On the palate, dry, mineral, salinity. A pale ruby Etna red that is dry and mineral, with pleasant acidity and salinity and a persistent, harmonious finish.
What food pairs with Benanti Etna Rosso?
Roast pork loin with fennel is a strong match. Other good matches include Pasta alla Norma and Aged pecorino. Medium tannin and a saline finish keep the pork and aniseed fennel in balance.
What grapes are in Benanti Etna Rosso?
Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio. The wine is classified as Etna DOC Rosso.
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