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Girolamo Russo

Etna Rosso - A Rina - Girolamo Russo 2019

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Girolamo Russo
Name Etna Rosso DOC
Variety Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Vintage 2019
Gradation 14.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation with skin maceration
Region Sicily
Production area Etna, Sicily
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 12 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses, typical Sicilian dishes

L'Etna Rosso A Rina di Girolamo Russo è un vino che incarna l'essenza del vulcano su cui nasce. Prodotto con uve Nerello Mascalese e Nerello Cappuccio, cresciute sui terreni ricchi di minerali dell'Etna, questo rosso presenta una complessità e una profondità uniche. Al naso offre aromi di frutta rossa matura, spezie delicate e sfumature minerali che evocano la terra vulcanica. In bocca si svela con una struttura elegante, tannini ben integrati e una piacevole freschezza. La mineralità caratteristica e la lunga persistenza finale ne fanno un vino armonioso e di grande personalità. Perfetto per accompagnare piatti di carne rossa, selvaggina o formaggi stagionati, l'Etna Rosso A Rina è l'ideale per chi cerca un'esperienza autentica e affascinante dei vini siciliani. Ideale anche per l'invecchiamento, mostra un potenziale evolutivo notevole. Questo vino rappresenta la maestria della cantina Girolamo Russo nel valorizzare le peculiarità del territorio etneo.


The winery

Girolamo Russo – Winery in Sicilia (Etna, provincia di Catania)

Discover the story and wines of Girolamo Russo.

An Etna estate (Passopisciaro) led by Giuseppe Russo, known for single-vineyard wines that express the volcanic terroir: red, white and rosé Etna DOC wines produced through respectful agricultural practices and winemaking that prioritizes the expression of place.
Region: Sicilia (Etna, provincia di Catania)
Country: Italia
Founded: 2005
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia, Grecanico, Minnella, Coda di Volpe
Vineyards on the lava flows of Mount Etna’s northern slope. Production focused on single-vineyard sites: San Lorenzo, Feudo, Feudo di Mezzo, Calderara Sottana. Organic viticulture practiced in accordance with the winery's guidelines. Etna Bianco "San Lorenzo" awarded Tre Bicchieri. Vineyard area reported in official sources as between 15 and 18 hectares.
Winery history
The winery was re-established by Giuseppe Russo as a tribute to his father Girolamo. According to the company, the estate was reorganized and relaunched in 2005 and works with historic vineyards on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, cultivated using traditional practices and hand-harvested.
Production philosophy
The approach aims to highlight the character of each distinct vineyard site: viticulture practiced close to nature, attention to old bush-trained vines, and winemaking that respects the differences of each vineyard to express the minerality, freshness and complexity of the volcanic soil.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located on the northern slopes of Etna, with parcels in contrade such as San Lorenzo, Feudo, Feudo di Mezzo and Calderara Sottana. The vines are situated at altitudes of approximately 650–780 meters above sea level and grow on the volcanic, sandy soils typical of Etna's "sciare".
Awards and recognitions
Etna Bianco "San Lorenzo" is listed among the wines awarded Tre Bicchieri in Gambero Rosso's 2026 selection; additionally, several vintages of the winery's labels have received high ratings from specialist publications and guides, as reported in the critical notes.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Gambero Rosso 2 Bicchieri Rossi - Un vino eccellente 2019
Veronelli 3 Stelle 2020
Bibenda 4 Grappoli d'uva 2019
James Suckling 90+ 2019
Robert Parker 90+ 2018