Etna Rosso 1520 Metri

Stef Yim, an Asian-American who, after having refined himself as a sommelier in Los Angeles and aware of wine-making experiences in California and France, becomes an oenologist and founds Sciara Agriculture Company. He finds his credo in the uniqueness of the Etna volcanic soil so much so that he wants to push himself ever closer to the crater. On the north-eastern, north-western and south sides of the mountain Etna, the vineyards, some of which are over a hundred years old, are naturally arranged in bush form. The company also owns the highest red grape vineyard in Europe, located at about 1500 metres.

This is the highest vineyard in Europe, and it’s called Cru Cielo. Just 70 bottles made this first year (it was made in demijohn). 

Slightly cloudy, pale red cherry colour. Wonderfully aromatic with green leafy, sappy red cherry fruit, as well as some redcurrant. Lively and energetic with some beetroot and rhubarb notes. The palate is fresh and textured with nice smoothness and silkiness, and with some roundness and warmth, it’s much less green than the nose. There’s also some wild strawberry and lavender.