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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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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.
How to serve Graci Etna Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al norma (eggplant, tomato, ricotta salata), Grilled sardines with oregano, Prosciutto crudo and melon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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 · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Graci Etna Rosso
What does Graci Etna Rosso taste like?
On the nose, wild strawberry, red cherry, rose, light mineral. On the palate, cherry, fresh herbs, saline, fine tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a clean, refreshing finish. 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.
When should I drink Graci Etna Rosso?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Graci Etna Rosso?
Pasta al norma (eggplant, tomato, ricotta salata) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sardines with oregano and Prosciutto crudo and melon. Classic Sicilian pairing: the wine's bright cherry and herb notes match perfectly.
What grapes are in Graci Etna Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese (95%), Nerello Cappuccio (5%). The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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