Born from the volcanic soils of Etna’s northern slope, where the 1981 lava flow carved the land that would become our vineyards, this red is rooted in destruction turned to creation. It is the essence of Frontesciara — fire made liquid, earth made wine.
Varietal: 85% Nerello Mascalese, 15% Nerello Cappuccio
Region: Sicily
Alcohol: 13.5 %
WINEMAKING: Produced from the Frontesciara’s 16 hectares of estate vineyards. Harvest is done entirely by hand. Winemaking begins with a 24‑hour cold soak to gently extract color and aromas followed by seven days of skin contact during fermentation to build structure while preserving elegance. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in spring, and the wine is carefully clarified and filtered before bottling.
TASTING NOTES: A translucent ruby with garnet at the rim. Aromas of wild raspberry and sour cherry mingle with violet, dried blood orange, and hints of volcanic stone, iron, and soft woodsmoke. The palate is vivid and precise—cherry and blood-red pomegranate layered with bitter citrus peel and raw basalt minerality. Fine, silky tannins and a subtle salinity carry through to a long, vibrant finish of graphite, crushed herbs, and lingering wild strawberry.
PAIRING: Grilled swordfish, slow-braised lamb shank, wild boar ragù, aged pecorino, seared duck breast, eggplant caponata.
UPC# 0 89832 92360 2
12pk/750ml