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Etna Rosso DOC - Calderara Sottana - Girolamo Russo 2019

Name: Etna Rosso DOC - Calderara Sottana - Girolamo Russo
Brand: Girolamo Russo
SKU: GIU-7622
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100% Nerello Mascalese · Etna Rosso DOC – Calderara Sottana · 75 cl · 2019

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Producer	Girolamo Russo
Name	Etna Rosso DOC – Calderara Sottana
Variety	100% Nerello Mascalese
Vintage	2019
Gradation	15.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Blackberry, currant, morello cherry and Mediterranean herbs
Vinification method	Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts; 15-day skin maceration.
Region	Sicily
Production area	Contrada Calderara Sottana, Randazzo
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	18 months in used tonneaux; at least 6 months in bottle.
Type of cask	Used tonneaux
Color	Intense ruby red

Descrizione

Etna Rosso DOC Calderara Sottana by Girolamo Russo is a red wine identified by its controlled designation of origin and the place name shown on the label. This concise presentation clearly indicates the producer and the stated provenance without adding information that is not included in the available details. It may appeal to those wishing to explore the reds of Etna or learn more about wines associated with Calderara Sottana, using the producer’s name as a point of reference.

The information provided does not specify a vintage, grape varieties, winemaking methods or tasting characteristics. For this reason, the description does not ascribe particular aromas, structure or ageing to the wine. These details may vary and should be checked against the bottle listing or the label of the available bottle. As a red wine, it can generally be suggested with flavourful dishes, meat preparations or cheese; the best match will depend on the characteristics of the bottle and the recipe. This restrained description therefore lets the names Etna Rosso DOC and Calderara Sottana guide the choice, without anticipating tasting impressions that have not been documented.

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.

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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.