Etna Rosso is a red produced by Calcagno in Etna, Etna, Italy. Made from Nerello Mascalese. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Etna
Region: Etna
Country: Italy
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
The Etna Rosso of Calcagno, the small family estate of brothers Franco and Gianni Calcagno and Gianni's daughter Giusy at Passopisciaro on the north slope of Etna, bottling its own wine since the mid-2000s from organically farmed contrada vineyards. Nerello Mascalese from volcanic soils: sour cherry, red currant and wild strawberry with dried rose, a blood-orange lift and a smoky, ashy mineral edge, medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins and Etna's bright, mountain acidity.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese is a red grape from Sicily, most celebrated on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.
More wines
From Calcagno
- Etna Calderara — Calcagno, Etna
More red wines from Etna
- Arcuria — Graci, Etna
- Etna Archineri — Pietradolce, Etna
- Etna Rosso Riserva — Tornatore, Etna
- Etna Sciare Vive — Vigneti Vecchio, Etna
Frequently asked questions
Where is Etna Rosso from?
Etna Rosso is produced by Calcagno in Etna, Etna, Italy.
What grapes are in Etna Rosso?
Etna Rosso is made from Nerello Mascalese.