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Typical bouquet with red berry fruits scents; full and well balanced taste with a refine and persistent structure. Combine with cheeses and cold cuts, typical dishes of the Sicilian cuisine

This grappa is obtained from the marcs of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, of the vineyard of Serra dell Contessa Etna Red D.O.C. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio are cultivated on the eastern slopes of Etna at 400 m asl.

This grappa is obtained from the marcs of Carricante, of the vineyard of Pietramarina Etna Biano Superiore D.O.C. Carricante is cultivated on the eastern slopes of Etna at 920 m asl.

Its name seems to attributed by the vine-grovers of Viagrande because of its characteristics of allowing a good, constant production over the years. The bunches, at ripeness, are of average length usually, and scattered; the grape is of medium-sized with very pruinose skin and a greenyellowish color. The pulp is juicy and the taste is simple and sweet. 

Organoleptic characteristics: - Color: pale yellowish with greenish tints. - Scent: intense, rich and fruity, of orange and lemon flower, and ripe apple. - Taste: dry, with pleasant acidity, nice aromatic persistence and after taste of anise and almond. 

It is a red wine of great structure and longevity. It comes from a careful selection and blend of our best varieties vinified separately: Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is unmistakable and unique, reaching its highest in harmony and balance.

Color: red ruby with light tints garnet.Scent: ethereal, of fruit, spices, with a nuance of tobacco and vanilla.Taste: dry, full, tannic, balanced, persistent with flavor of licorice. Reasonably persistent and tannic

- Color: pale yellow. - Scent: intense, rich, full, fruity with scents of ripe apples, citrus, anise and bitter almond. - Taste: dry, harmonic, full-bodied, reasonably acidulous, with after taste of anise and almond.

Etna Rosso DOC – Benanti Winery
Discover Benanti's Etna Rosso, a refined Etna wine with a pleasant drinkability, suitable even for the most demanding. Produced from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes in the extraordinary Etna lava terroir, Benanti's Etna Rosso is a delicate red with subtle and well-integrated tannins and with a good balance between freshness and minerality.

Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Monte Serra – Benanti winery
Nerello mascalese in purity, Contrada Monte Serra by Benanti comes from selected grapes grown in the vineyards of the district of the same name in the municipality of Viagrande, on the south-eastern slope of Etna. The volcanic terroir gives us a dry, full-bodied, tannic and persistent Etna Rosso with spicy and fruity aromas.

Rovittello Etna Rosso DOC Riserva - Benanti
Rovittello Etna Rosso by Benanti is a Sicilian red wine from native Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes grown in the territories of Etna. Intense ruby red color with hints of vanilla and chestnut flowers.

Classic Method Brut Rosé Lamorèmio – Benanti
Lamoremio by Benanti is a rosé sparkling wine made from Nerello Mascalese grapes, a native vine of the Etna area. The uniqueness of the terroir of the southern slope of Etna gives us this mineral, elegant Classic Method with a fine and persistent perlage. Excellent to drink throughout the meal.

The name Serra della Contessa appeared for the first time in a very old notarial document written in Latin and dating back to the year 1474.

Cru Vigna di Pettineo - Organic Frappato
Frappato Vigna di Pettineo is one of the crus of the Maggio winery, obtained from the rediscovery and valorization of native grapes coming from the beautiful Pettineo vineyards. Young and fresh organic wine, Frappato Vigna di Pettineo is an expression of the Sicilian winemaking tradition in Vittoria. A red wine of unmistakable pleasantness and extraordinary elegance.

Cru Vigna di Pettineo – Organic Nero d'Avola
Nero d'Avola Vigna di Pettineo is one of the crus of the Maggio winery, obtained from the rediscovery and valorization of the native Sicilian vine par excellence grown in the beautiful Pettineo vineyards. A full-bodied and structured organic wine, Nero d'Avola Vigna di Pettineo is an expression of the Sicilian winemaking tradition in Vittoria. A red wine with a strong character and a high alcohol content.

Cru Vigna di Pettineo – Organic Grillo
Grillo Vigna di Pettineo is one of the crus of the Maggio winery, obtained from the rediscovery and valorization of the native Sicilian white grape variety coming from the beautiful Pettineo vineyards. A harmonious organic wine with great organoleptic depth, Grillo Vigna di Pettineo is an expression of the Sicilian winemaking tradition in Vittoria. A fragrant and soft white wine, with good aging potential.

Considered the top of Sicilian enology as to be the only one, to date, to deserve mention DOCG with the Presidential Decree of 29/05/73, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Vigna di Pettineo can also use the label "Classic" being produced in the City of Vittoria. Perfect blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato that ensure the right balance between structure and perfumes.

Containers called Pithoi were used for fermentation, which gave the wines their particular smell and taste of quality which still endures today.

Amongae is the name of an ancient chalice that greek mythology relies on the virtue of truth. Find a right match with dishes of Ragusa, red meats, roasts and stews game, mature cheeses.

The name of this wine stems from the comparison of sensations one feels when first tasting it while resting in its barrel. Well balanced and quite pleasant, it spurs you to indulge in enjoying it by spending some time in reminiscing about pleasant bygone times or in making future plans, which is a typical featur of winter time and its colors.