Benanti
Serra della Contessa Etna Rosso Nerello Blend
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
This was such an enjoyable wine with pasta at home. I had bought the 2012 vintage from the cellar door of both single Cuvées, Rovitello and Contessa and had found them light weight and not worth the money but this 2013 Contessa was wonderful and meant that I might seek out Benanti again in the future. This is savoury cherry earthy smoky herbal and mineral but richer more medium bodied on the palate than the elegant 2012. Totally delicious - fruit mineral and earth - a wonderful Etna Rosso.
This was such an enjoyable wine with pasta at home. I had bought the 2012 vintage from the cellar door of both single Cuvées, Rovitello and Contessa and had found them light weight and not worth the money but this 2013 Contessa was wonderful and meant that I might seek out Benanti again in the future. This is savoury cherry earthy smoky herbal and mineral but richer more medium bodied on the palate than the elegant 2012. Totally delicious - fruit mineral and earth - a wonderful Etna Rosso.
Aug 6th, 2021
One of my favorites at the dinner.
One of my favorites at the dinner.
Aug 1st, 2018The same 80/20 blend of the 2 Nerellos. Floral red fruits. 18 months in 500 litre used French Oak. Ungrafted vines planted in 1912 which we inspected. Could be drunk now as it is barely medium bodied but should be cellared. Very savoury. Enjoyed it and bought 6.
The same 80/20 blend of the 2 Nerellos. Floral red fruits. 18 months in 500 litre used French Oak. Ungrafted vines planted in 1912 which we inspected. Could be drunk now as it is barely medium bodied but should be cellared. Very savoury. Enjoyed it and bought 6.
Oct 11th, 2017
Lighter but opens up nicely. Great with salmon. Sicilian blend—nerello mascalese 80%, nerello cappuccio 20%. 2013
Lighter but opens up nicely. Great with salmon. Sicilian blend—nerello mascalese 80%, nerello cappuccio 20%. 2013
Jan 24th, 2021
Magnificent etna Rosso. Rich nose, deep profound tannins. Decant first. Magnificent.
Magnificent etna Rosso. Rich nose, deep profound tannins. Decant first. Magnificent.
Jul 20th, 2019
Licorice and rich black/red fruit. Lots of black cherry and purple flowers. High acidity and dustiness compliment a really interesting and intense wine
Licorice and rich black/red fruit. Lots of black cherry and purple flowers. High acidity and dustiness compliment a really interesting and intense wine
Jul 5th, 2019Depth without heaviness, perfect integration, subtle red fruit and pepper. A great wine. A tiny bit short.
Depth without heaviness, perfect integration, subtle red fruit and pepper. A great wine. A tiny bit short.
Nov 9th, 2018
Favorite Sicilian producer. 2012 was a better year, but great balance when it opens up
Favorite Sicilian producer. 2012 was a better year, but great balance when it opens up
Jul 3rd, 2018
Decanted.
Tannins as fine and persistent as the volcanic ash from Etna.
Fruits, flowers and herbs - all dry, cherry, thyme, tea rose.
A long life ahead of it.
Decanted.
Tannins as fine and persistent as the volcanic ash from Etna.
Fruits, flowers and herbs - all dry, cherry, thyme, tea rose.
A long life ahead of it.