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Girolamo Russo

Etna Bianco - Nerina - Girolamo Russo 2020

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Girolamo Russo
Name Etna Bianco DOC
Variety Carricante
Vintage 2020
Gradation 13.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Floral notes, citrus, volcanic minerality
Vinification method Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
Region Sicily
Production area Etna
Country Italy
Type White wine
Aging Short aging in steel
Type of cask Barrique
Color Straw white
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Within 3 years from harvest
Pairing Fish, shellfish, light appetizers
L'Etna Bianco Nerina della cantina Girolamo Russo rappresenta un'elegante espressione del vulcanico terroir siciliano. Questo vino bianco è ottenuto da una selezione di uve autoctone, tra cui Carricante, Catarratto e Minnella, coltivate sui pendii dell'Etna, il vulcano attivo più alto d'Europa. La mineralità del suolo vulcanico si riflette nel calice, regalando al vino una freschezza e una complessità uniche.

Al naso, l'Etna Bianco Nerina apre con note di agrumi, fiori bianchi e una delicata mineralità, con accenni di erbe aromatiche. In bocca, il vino è vibrante, con una buona acidità bilanciata da una struttura elegante. Gli aromi di frutta vengono accompagnati da una leggera sapidità che ricorda il mare, e da sfumature di mandorla amara nel finale.

È un vino che si presta bene all'abbinamento con piatti a base di pesce, crostacei e frutti di mare, ma è anche ideale con pietanze leggere e primi piatti vegetariani. Con la sua personalità unica, l'Etna Bianco Nerina di Girolamo Russo è un perfetto rappresentante dei vini di alta qualità prodotti alle pendici dell'Etna, offrendo un viaggio sensoriale attraverso uno dei terroir più affascinanti d'Italia.
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 3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta 2020
Bibenda 4 Grappoli d'uva 2020
James Suckling 90+ 2021