Giovanni Rosso - Etna Rosso 2022

Since 1906, Giovanni Rosso has been synonymous with the finest wines of Piedmont. Under the meticulous care of the Rosso family, each vineyard has been nurtured to produce wines that are highly distinguishable, terroir by terroir.

In 2016, Giovanni Rosso expanded their horizons to Sicily, acquiring the Etna estate in the picturesque hamlet of Solicchiata, Castiglione di Sicilia. This bold move has resulted in a wine that is as captivating as the volcanic landscape it hails from. The 2020 Etna Rosso Sicilia embodies the spirit of Etna, with a penetrating, bloody red color and a bouquet that bursts with the zest of orange or kumquat, firm berries, and a medley of spices.

Davide Rosso, (son of Giovanni Rosso) is a winemaker with international experience, has been at the helm of the winery since 2001. With a background that spans from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy to the historic estates of Bordeaux, Davide brings a contemporary perspective to the age-old traditions of winemaking. His innovative approach and respect for the seasons have redefined the vineyards, ensuring that each bottle of Giovanni Rosso wine is a masterpiece of strength, structure, and elegance.

"Bright pink flowers, roses and strawberry fruit on the nose. Lively and expressive, fragrant and inviting. Smooth and succulent, a juicy and vibrant acidity on the mid palate with an iron tang, bitter orange and salty, oyster, iron, stone finish that is a touch dry but more mineral than unpleasant. Aspects of peppery spice and dried herbs on the finish leaving a sunny, warm expression. Nice clarity and precision with bite and a spicy tang. 15,500 bottles produced.”  - 93 Points, Decanter

"The Giovanni Rosso 2022 Etna Rosso Contrade Nuove has a little more textural heft with dark fruit aromas due to the warm summer growing conditions on the volcano. This vintage was hot but cooled down by rain at the right times. Vintner Davide Rosso says that Nerello Mascalese tends to go into reduction and can produce green tannins. His solution is to allow more oxygen in winemaking with the use, for example, of amphorae, which tend to be more porous. Conical oak vats and stainless steel are also used. This pretty wine offers bright fruit, cherry and crushed roses." - 93 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Producer: Giovanni Rosso

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

Varietal: Nerello Mascalese

Appellation: Etna Rosso

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml