Giovanni Rosso is actually one of the most famous Barolo producers in Piedmont. The family business from Serralunga d'Alba is over a hundred years old and developed from a grape producer to an absolute top wine estate in the 1990s. The company was also one of the first in the region to completely abandon the use of chemicals in the vineyard, which has definitely paid off in view of the outstanding quality of the wine.
Today, the fourth-generation winery run by Davide Rosso also produces on the other side of Italy – in Sicily. Fascinated by unique terroirs, Davide decided in 2016 to dedicate himself to a new oenological challenge in Solicchiata in Castiglione di Sicilia. He now owns a 14-hectare vineyard on the north-eastern slopes of the Etna volcano, of which almost seven hectares are planted with old Sicilian vines.
Radiant and lively with a crisp snap, this Etna Bianco captures the essence of Sicily’s volcanic heart. Aromas of honeysuckle, bright citrus, and a whisper of fresh herbs rise from the glass—pure, classic, and enticing. On the palate, generous yet rounded textures meet a vibrant streak of minerality that carries through to a lingering, zesty finish. Firmly dry, with a character that seems rooted in Mount Etna’s rugged soils. A perfect choice for those seeking wines that speak of their origins—or simply those in pursuit of something irresistibly delicious.
Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
92 Vinous When the 2023 Etna Bianco Contrade Nuove opens in the glass, a hint of sweet spice gives way to freshly sliced yellow apples and pears. These flow across the palate like liquid stone, with ripe orchard fruit and melon tones mingling with a stream of cooling acidity. It leaves a coating of tactile minerality and lime shavings and finishes with a colourful length and a winking citrus flavour. The 2023 turns the pleasure regulation on its head.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The Giovanni Rosso 2023 Etna Bianco Contrade Nuove reveals an exotic side with citrusy fruit, spicy clove, dried ginger and chamomile flower.
