Top 100 red wines of Etna - Page 4
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Etna of Etna as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Etna and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Etna
The wine region of Etna is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta delle Terre Nere or the Domaine Gambino Vini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Etna are Nerello mascalese, Carricante and Nero d'Avola, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Etna often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lime or new leather and sometimes also flavors of maraschino cherry, slate or crushed gravel.
In the mouth of Etna is a powerful. We currently count 176 estates and châteaux in the of Etna, producing 551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Etna go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
News from the vineyard of Etna
DWWA 2023 Platinum: The 97 point wines to seek out now
‘Platinum is very hard-fought’ says co-chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘It’s like something in the Premier League’, she adds, ‘but getting there means it’s going to be something special.’ The Decanter World Wine Awards judging process for Platinum begins after a meticulous first round of tasting, where all entries – this year a record 18,250 – are examined by regional specialists to determine Bronze, Silver, Gold or no award. All wines awarded 95 points (a Gold med ...
Benanti – Historical interpreters of Etna’s soul
Benanti’s roots in Sicily date back to 1734, when a member of the Bolognese family was sent to the island by Vittorio Amedeo d’Aosta. 250 years later, inspired by the local viticultural heritage and dramatic landscape, Giuseppe Benanti (1944-2023) began producing wine from indigenous Etna grapes. Those first vintages shaped what has been the mission of the family ever since: creating wines that celebrate the terroir and soul of Etna, in all its complexity and depth. Through research and experien ...
Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards – get to know the finalists
Tonight we will find out who will be named Writer of the Year at the BIH Spotlight Awards, which celebrates exceptional talent and achievement from Black, Asian, and ethnic minorities working in hospitality, food, and drink. As a proud sponsor of this category, below Decanter shares more about the finalists and their journeys within the industry so far… ‘I am so proud of the stellar line up of talented professionals in the Writer of the Year category. Their words and stories are ever power ...