Barbagalli Etna Rosso, our purest expression of Etna, comes from a very small pre-phylloxera plot in Contrada Rampante at 900 meters above sea level. This wine can bring the power and elegance of the volcano into the glass. The microclimate of this area is characterized by strong temperature variations, while the sandy soil, rich in volcanic rock, contributes to its uniqueness. The vines have an average age of approximately 100-120 years.
The harvest takes place at the end of October. The crushing and destemming is followed by a maceration of approximately 18 days in raw cement tulip tanks. The wine is left to age for 20 months in oak barrels, followed by maturation in the bottle. The result is an all-encompassing, distinctive taste, both opulent and fine, with balsamic and pastoral notes, great persistence and with long aging potential.