Alta Mora Etna Rosso (75cl, 14%)

Alta Mora Etna Rosso is a red wine from Mount Etna in Sicily, made from 100% Nerello Mascalese. The vineyards climb as high as 1,000 metres on volcanic slopes, where ancient vines root into black lava soils. The grapes undergo a month-long maceration and fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Ageing takes place in large 2,000-litre oak barrels for approximately six to eight months. The aroma leads with red cherry and cranberry, dried rose petals, spicy pepper and mountain herbs, with a faint mineral thread beneath. The palate is vibrant and focused, with strawberry preserves, red licorice, dried thyme, tar and smoke, supported by fine-grained tannins. The finish is clean and mineral-driven, with dried orange peel, cranberry and gentle spice.