Azienda Calcagno 'Calcaneus' Etna Rosso Red Blend, Sicily, Italy

High above the Sicilian coastline, where clouds drift across the fiery slopes of Mount Etna, the 2022 Calcaneus Etna Rosso takes shape, a wine forged by volcanic soil, ocean air, and ancestral hands. Born entirely from organically farmed Nerello Mascalese vines aged up to 90 years, this luminous ruby-red expression channels the mountain’s intensity into something both profound and graceful. Each sip carries the hum of Etna’s living earth, its energy, its silence, and its slow, eternal heat. Product Details: Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese Alcohol: 13.5% ABV Farming: Certified Organic Soil: Deep volcanic ash and lava rock Elevation: 700–1,000 meters above sea level Fermentation: Native yeasts, temperature-controlled stainless steel Aging: 6 months in stainless steel, 3+ months in bottle before release Vine Age: 70–90 years Sensory Description: The 2022 Calcaneus Etna Rosso opens with expressive aromas of wild cherries, black plums, and crushed red berries layered with sm