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2023 Etna Rosato by Graci

2023 Etna Rosato by Graci

Nerello Mascalese

$26.99 Special Pricing

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Champagne-hued rosato from the volcanic, alive soils of Mt. Etna. White flowers, honeysuckle, white peach, mandarin, coastal minerality, hints of graphite, lemon spritz. Palate is refreshing with rose water, lemon peel, and rocky volcanic minerals.  100% Nerello Mascalese, vinified in concrete. Graci is situated on the north slope of Mount Etna at Passopisciaro, an area where viticulture dates back several thousand years. Winemaker Alberto Aiello Graci is steadfast in his respect for local traditions as well as the distinct nature of each vintage. “Lava? We are fatalists. We don’t care. It’s normal for us.” - Alberto

 

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Graci (Etna, Sicily, Italy) 100% NERELLO MASCALESE

Graci Philosophy:

"We only cultivate traditional varieties indigenous to Mount Etna and aim to respect local traditions as well as the distinct characters of each vintage.  The land decides, not us. We believe that only by listening carefully and responding to the expressions of Nature in our territory ca be great wines be born. Great because true."

ABOUT THE WINERY

At Graci, Alberto Aiello Graci remains steadfast in his respect for local traditions as well as the distinct nature of each vintage and only cultivates traditional varieties indigenous to Mount Etna: the red grapes Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, and white grapes Carricante and Catarratto. Intervention of any kind is extremely limited, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. They do not use herbicides in order to preserve the unique balance and vital energy of the soil. They do not use barriques, but only the big, upright, wooden casks known as tini and large, well-used wood barrels. Their sole objective is to reflect the personalities of their vineyards and the sublime differences between each and every harvest.

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