Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso San Lorenzo Piano delle Colombe 2022

Girolamo Russo’s 2022 San Lorenzo Piano delle Colombe is a single-varietal Etna Rosso made from Nerello Mascalese, combining an elegant style with the mineral character of the volcano’s northern slopes. From old vines in the celebrated Etna Rosso region, it offers a distinctive expression of high-altitude Sicilian terroir.

Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red in the glass, the wine is described as aromatically clear, with a deep and evolving profile. On the palate, mineral notes meet well-defined tannins and a balanced structure, finishing with a dry, distinctly place-driven character. Careful cellar work and extended bottle ageing help the wine’s components come into harmony. Its structure and the producer’s emphasis on development over time suggest it can be enjoyed now or allowed to mature further.

Production
The Nerello Mascalese comes from Contrada San Lorenzo in Randazzo, on Etna’s northern slopes, at around 750 metres above sea level. The approximately 80-year-old vines are trained using a modified bush-vine system and kept to low yields; their roots draw on mineral-rich volcanic sand, while the mountain climate contributes freshness and structure. Harvest takes place in late October. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts, followed by 18 days of skin maceration; malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously in spring. The wine then spends 18 months in used oak barrels before extended bottle ageing.

Food & Serving
Try it with roasted lamb, grilled mushrooms, or slow-cooked dishes with herbs—pairings that complement its mineral character and firm tannins. Serve slightly cool, around 16–18°C. A short decant before serving can help the wine open up, particularly if enjoying it young.

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