Ayunta Navigabile Rosso, Etna, Italy

High on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, where volcanic soils shimmer black beneath Sicilian sunlight, Ayunta crafts ‘Navigabile’ Rosso, a wine that captures the mountain’s pulse and the delicate balance between power and grace. Made primarily from Nerello Mascalese with a touch of Nerello Cappuccio, this Etna Rosso is both ethereal and grounded, offering a soulful expression of one of Italy’s most dramatic terroirs. Product Details: Grape Varieties: Predominantly Nerello Mascalese with Nerello Cappuccio ABV: 14% Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in small neutral vats Aging: 12–14 months in large used oak barrels (botti grandi), followed by bottle refinement Production Quantity: Small-lot artisanal bottling Sensory Description: The ‘Navigabile’ Rosso pours a luminous ruby color with garnet edges, reflecting the transparent elegance of Etna’s high-altitude reds. Aromas unfold slowly, wild cherry, crushed pomegranate, and rose petals intertwined with not