Benanti is a historic Sicilian winery rooted on the slopes of Mount Etna, renowned for crafting wines that embody the volcano’s unique terroir. Founded by Giuseppe Benanti in 1988, though with family winemaking traditions dating back to the late 1800s, the estate focuses on native grapes such as Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante. With vineyards spread across Etna’s diverse slopes, Benanti produces elegant, terroir-driven wines that have become benchmarks of Etna viticulture, while continuing to honor centuries-old traditions and the family’s legacy.
Benanti Etna Rosso is a pale ruby red. The nose is ethereal and intense, with hints vanilla and ripe fruits. Balanced, dry, medium-bodied, mineral with a pleasant acidity and saline notes, red fruit aromas, and persistent finish.
Crafted primarily from Nerello Mascalese, with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, this wine reflects the unique terroir of Etna, characterized by high-altitude vineyards and mineral-rich volcanic soils.
90 Vinous The 2022 Etna Rosso wafts up with a perfumed blend of rosy florals and hints of juniper berry. This is vividly fruit-focused, with a wave of ripe wild berries and sweet spices that flow across a stream of brisk acidity. It leaves a staining of primary concentration and mildly grippy tannins to resonate as violet inner florals slowly fade. While more extroverted than expected, the 2022 is a total pleasure to taste and maintains fantastic balance.
