In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, red cherry, rose, light mineral
Palate: cherry, fresh herbs, saline, fine tannins
The entry Graci Etna Rosso offers immediate pleasure: Nerello Mascalese at its most approachable - fragrant, herb-scented, with the estate's characteristic saline mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Pasta al norma (eggplant, tomato, ricotta salata)
Classic Sicilian pairing: the wine's bright cherry and herb notes match perfectly. -
Grilled sardines with oregano
Light body and refreshing acidity complement grilled oily fish without overwhelming. -
Prosciutto crudo and melon
The wine's fragrance bridges sweet melon and salty cured ham.
History
The entry-level Graci Etna Rosso was produced from the estate's first harvest in 2004, drawing on blended fruit from across the north-slope holdings as a more accessible companion to the single-contrada wines.
- 2004 — First vintage alongside the inaugural Arcuria release
Facts
- Producer
- Graci
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese (95%), Nerello Cappuccio (5%)
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004