I Vigneri di (Salvo Foti) Etna Rosso Vinupetra 2023 (1.5L) NO20230712 chasing an acidity and freshness

chasing an acidity and freshness most people don't associate with the region

No dosage nor sulfur is added

Carignan and Mourvèdre handled with whole-cluster fermentation and no fining or filtering

From the producer: We take our fully matured 5-year straight bourbon and transfer it into Ruby Port barrels for 6 additional months

so it comes out bold without turning into a sledgehammer

I Vigneri di (Salvo Foti) Etna Rosso Vinupetra 2023 (1.5L) NO20230712 chasing an acidity and freshnessThis comes from a vineyard of century old vines of Nerello Mascalese (making up 80% of the blend), Nerello Cappuccio, and Grenache (10% each), although since the vines are so old, there's a distinct possibility that other varieties, whose names are long forgotten, make their way into the blend. They are planted on sandy and stony soils and are bush trained, as is the custom of the island. Vinupetra is Foti's tte de cuve, in a way, with its power and