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To capture the precise identity of these ungrafted, northern-slope sites, Cornelissen employs a minimalist regimen—avoiding all chemical additives in the vineyard and cellar—while relying on fermentation in neutral vessels to ensure the volcanic terroir remains unmasked.\n\nThe 2016 vintage, characterized by a balanced growing season with cool temperatures and timely late-season rain, provided the physiological maturity necessary to build a structurally profound profile.  This resulting wine displays a hallmark tension, defined by fine-grained tannins and a persistent, mineral-driven architecture that is typical of high-elevation Etna viticulture.\n\nBy eschewing wood during aging, the producer forces the wine to rely entirely on its inherent density and site-specific acidity to achieve its poise.","brand":"Richard DiBlasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147975381240,"sku":"13118","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3328.jpg?v=1772731041"},{"product_id":"ayunta-calderara-sottana-etna-rosso-1","title":"2018 Ayunta, Calderara Sottana, Etna Rosso","description":"","brand":"Coeur Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148117463288,"sku":"14328","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-670.jpg?v=1757111716"},{"product_id":"graci-etna-rosso-1","title":"2021 Graci, Etna Rosso","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGraci’s vines are planted at very high density at 1800-2000 ft, the very limit of viticulture! 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These dry-farmed vineyards, situated between 550 and 850 meters on sandy volcanic ash, benefit from the cooler microclimate and delayed ripening inherent to the *Versante Nord*.\n\nThe 2022 bottling is primarily Nerello Mascalese fermented spontaneously in concrete with 10% whole clusters, followed by 16 months of aging in neutral Slavonian oak and cement to prioritize structural transparency.  While the 2022 vintage was marked by early-season drought, timely late-summer rainfall ensured physiological ripeness while preserving the high-toned acidity and mineral tension typical of these volcanic soils.\n\nThe resulting wine exhibits a dense yet lean mid-palate and a fine-grained tannic framework, reflecting a deliberate focus on structural poise and site-specific clarity.","brand":"David Bowler Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148269736184,"sku":"16595","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-668.jpg?v=1757109594"},{"product_id":"2020-etna-barrus-contino-etna-rosso","title":"2020 Etna Barrus Contino, Etna Rosso","description":"","brand":"MHW Ltd.\/ Vinocity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46487619404024,"sku":"17948","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_0947.jpg?v=1757108326"},{"product_id":"2021-girolamo-russo-feudo-mezzo-etna-rosso","title":"2021 Girolamo Russo, Feudo di Mezzo, Etna Rosso","description":"","brand":"Grand Cru Selections, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648348606712,"sku":"18187","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2391.jpg?v=1757108079"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/nerello-mascalese.oembed","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}