In the glass
Aroma: wild cherry, rose hip, volcanic mineral, iron
Palate: sour cherry, blood orange, saline mineral, fine tannins
San Lorenzo is the most immediately accessible of the Russo single-contrada range: fragrant, iron-streaked, with vibrant sour cherry and a saline volcanic freshness that makes it the most drinkable Russo Etna Rosso in its youth.
What it pairs with
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Grilled tuna with capers and olives
The wine's bright acidity and iron notes pair beautifully with meaty tuna. -
Pasta alla norma
Classic north-Sicilian pairing; the wine's fruit and light body match perfectly. -
Sicilian charcuterie platter
Iron and cherry brightness complement cured Sicilian meats.
History
Giuseppe Russo took over his father Girolamo's old Nerello vines in 2005 and launched single-contrada bottlings beginning with the 2007 vintage. San Lorenzo, named for the contrada at approximately 650 metres, is the most approachable of the range, bottled without fining or filtration.
- 2007 — First San Lorenzo vintage alongside the inaugural Russo contrada series
Facts
- Producer
- Girolamo Russo
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 18 months in large Slavonian oak botti (20-30 hl)
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED