Benanti Terre Siciliane Rosso Nerello Cappuccio 2021 NO20231018 and a very rewarding one

and a very rewarding one

so this leans taut and mineral rather than plush

and Grenache grape juice

Dominique Lafon crafts a wine that opens with subtle aromas of sour cherry

It is aged in oak

Benanti Terre Siciliane Rosso Nerello Cappuccio 2021 NO20231018 and a very rewarding oneFrom 900 meters on Mount Etna's southwestern slope, Giuseppe Benanti harvests Nerello Cappuccioan ancient local grape used for centuries in this region. Hand picked, fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, and bottle aged, this wine reveals spices, herbs, and red fruit with a smooth, dry finish. A window into Etna's volcanic soul and the native grapes that define the mountain's character.