Benanti Etna Rosso Contrada Cavaliere 2017

Name: Benanti Etna Rosso Contrada Cavaliere 2017
Brand: Benanti
Rating: 7.3 (1 reviews)

Red

Etna, Italy

7.3

WineSaint

Red cherry and raspberry surge forward with volcanic intensity, lifted by piercing acidity and perfumed florals. This high-altitude Nerello Mascalese from 900 meters packs serious fruit weight, though firm tannins demand patience. Give it 2-3 years to tame its exuberant power.

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Benanti is among the producers most responsible for bringing Etna to serious international attention, farming old-vine nerello mascalese and carricante across several named contrade on the volcano's slopes.