Etna Rosso Centenario – Pre Phyloxera

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.

The wine is made from vines with 100 years old or more. The word ''Centenario'' means a person has lived over a 100 years. These precious vines are found in our various contrade such as Barbabecchi, Feudi di Mezzo and Nave. This wine can truly demonstrate the full potential of the volcanic soil and the grape variety. Works in the vineyards are all done by hands in the most natural way possible with no irrigation, chemical fertilization or pesticide treatments etc.

The aroma unfolds scents of brambleberries, crushed rocks and wood moss. Warm, rounded and supple with fine-grained tannins providing some grip. Peppery, vital palate with juiciness and a touch of tar and spice. Detailed, rounded and warm.