Graci Etna Rosso Arcuria 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Graci
Label Name:
 
Etna Rosso Arcuria
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Etna (Passopisciaro / Castiglione di Sicilia), Sicily
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Nerello Mascalese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) ~95/100; James Button ~95/100 (sources: Berry Bros. & Rudd / BBR listings); Retail/merchant ratings include Tannico ~92/100 and strong critical praise for structure, purity and longevity (sources: BBR, Tannico, xtrawine, Millesuoli)

Tasting Note
Light ruby with garnet hues. Aromas of wild red berries, blackcurrant, Mediterranean herbs (oregano), spice and volcanic ash. Bright acidity, fine velvety tannins, iron/mineral grip and a long savory, fruit-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roast lamb, game, beef ragù, aged pecorino and other mature cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef, miso‑glazed eggplant, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Nerello Mascalese; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in truncated‑cone oak vats; extended maceration (30–90 days); malolactic in barrel; aged ~18–24 months in large oak vats, then bottle rest.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Graci (Alberto Aiello Graci). High‑altitude (600–700m) alberello vineyards on volcanic, iron‑rich soils in Contrada Arcurìa; artisan, low‑yield viticulture and focus on site expression.