2022 Federico Graziani – Profumo di Vulcano – Etna Rosso – DOCProfumo di Vulcano begins its journey in a small vineyard dating back to the late 1800s on Mount Etna's northern slopes, 600 meters above sea level. This half hectare haven in Feudo di Mezzo, near Castiglione di Sicilia, is shielded from strong sirocco winds, fostering longer grape maturation and flavor complexity. The vines, averaging 100 years old, including Nerello Mascalese, Cappuccio, Alicante, Francisi, and white grape vines, create a vineyard

The winemaking process involves a 20-day cold pre-fermentation maceration and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks

with lingering impressions of citrus zest and a touch of saltiness

These conditions impart a remarkable depth to the wine

on the lees for a year circa

The extended aging in tonneaux imparts a slight oxidative character to the wine with aromas of cedar

made from Grillo in Marsala

with great balance and acidity

this very ancient grape variety

equally suited to shellfish and vegetable-forward dishes or simply poured on its own as an aperitif

Primitivo is a world-famous grape

and the passion behind them

featuring a prolonged maceration on the skins to capture the authentic character of the grape