If you've never tried a Mt Etna Rosso wine, think about the red fruit, elegance & acid of Pinot Noir, along with an intense volcanic minerality and exotic floral notes. They can be deep and profound, and are typically accessible from a price standpoint.
Azienda Girolamo Russo is an organically-farmed family estate in Mt. Etna, Sicily producing three Etna Rosso bottlings, and one Etna Bianco. The Azienda Girolamo Russo 2010 'a Rina, Etna Rosso DOC is their introductory bottling - a multi vineyard blend from volcanic soils. The grape is Nerello Mescalese, with small percentages of Nerello Cappuccio.
I found this on the wine list at the wonderful new SY Kitchen Restaurant in Santa Ynez, CA. Its broad range of flavor and solid acidity married well with opposing entrees - a duck ragu pappardelle, and a shellfish pasta with a garlicky white wine sauce. The flavor of the wine was a nice blend of sharp red fruit notes and exotic earth and floral accents. This is a deep and enjoyable wine that can be found in stores for around $25.
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