Girolamo Russo, Etna Rosso, "Calderara Sottana," Sicily, Italy 2019

Etna, a wine region situated on an active volcano in eastern Sicily, is by far one of the most exciting regions to reach a broader audience over the past decade. Girolamo Russo is a flagship producer located on the north slope of Etna. The family's century-old Nerello Mascalese vines and winemaking tradition are now overseen by Girolamo's son, Giuseppe. The Calderara Sottana bottling is from the village of Randazzo, grown at 2,300 feet elevation. This is replete with aromatic, powerful, bright red fruit, and equally suitable for curious drinkers and lovers of Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo.