Benanti Nerello Cappuccio 2021

Red
Etna, Italy
7.2
WineSaint

Wild berry fruit flows with saline minerality and balsamic spice, building tension through a persistent finish. Gently grippy tannins frame concentrated dark fruit while herbal sage notes add complexity. The wine's primary fruit intensity suggests near-term cellaring will be rewarded. Drink 2024-2029.

wild berrybalsamic spicesagesaline minerality
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.