Etna Rosso 760 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 meters.

In addition to the previous single vineyard, Sciaranouva, the 2018's 760 metri (previously known as the 750 metri) is made together with grapes harvested from another vineyard situated from 720 to 750 meters known as Contrada Taccione. Works in the vineyards are all done by hands in the most natural way possible with no irrigation, chemical fertilization or pesticide treatments etc.

With aroma of crushed rocks and rusty dried berries at the beginning, the wine slowly develops into cherries and roasted chestnut woods complexion. Its a substantial wine with plenty of livelihood. The seductive flavors of figs, sea-salt like minerals echoing a black fruity & woodsy finish. It requires patience and decantation.