Benanti Nerello Cappuccio 2017

Red
Etna, Italy
7.6
WineSaint

Dark cherry and exotic spice define this rare 100% Nerello Cappuccio bottling. The palate shows impressive mineral drive with vibrant acidity lifting red fruit flavors. Floral notes emerge mid-palate, building to a persistent finish marked by mint and smoky earth. Ripe tannins provide backbone without overwhelming the wine's elegant character. A distinctive expression that highlights this variety's unique personality.

dark cherryexotic spicemintsmoky earth
Label

Benanti

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.

Benanti Nerello Cappuccio 2017 - WineSaint Review