Giovanni Rosso Etna Bianco Contrada Pietra Marina Ester Canale Rosso 2025

Giovanni Rosso Etna Bianco Contrada Pietra Marina Ester Canale Rosso 2025 is a Carricante from the volcanic slopes of Etna, shaped by the mineral character and fresh acidity of its high-altitude site. Made from vines in the Pietra Marina district, it offers a focused expression of this distinctive Sicilian white-wine region.

Tasting Notes
Pale and bright in the glass, the wine opens with white flowers, citrus, honey and ginger, followed by aromatic herbs and a subtle flinty, hydrocarbon-like note. The palate is crisp and well balanced, with white-fleshed fruit and chamomile, leading to a long, light finish marked by wet stone and sweet herbs. Its freshness and precision make it appealing to enjoy while young; the available information does not specify its longer-term aging potential.

Production
The Carricante vines grow at 537 metres above sea level in Pietra Marina, Castiglione di Sicilia, on volcanic-fluvial soils with prominent sandstone outcrops. Their north-facing exposure encourages gradual ripening, while the vines are trained using the local candelabra system. Grapes are hand-harvested in autumn and gently pressed as whole bunches; fermentation takes place in stainless steel at low temperature over two to three weeks. The wine then spends five months on fine lees, with weekly bâtonnage, and is made without oak.

Food & Serving
Try it with scallops in citrus butter, herb-roasted quail, white-truffle risotto, lobster Thermidor or aged sheep’s cheese. Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, to bring out its freshness and mineral detail. Decanting is not necessary; opening the bottle shortly before serving should be sufficient.

Producer
Founded in 1960, Giovanni Rosso is now led by oenologist Davide Rosso. The estate’s Etna Bianco Contrada Pietra Marina comes from the Castiglione di Sicilia area, where altitude, volcanic-fluvial soils and northern exposure shape its distinctive character. The wine has received 94 points from James Suckling and recognition from the AIS, including four vines.

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