Girolamo Russo Feudo Etna Bianco 2023

“Intimate and profound” is how Giuseppe Russo describes the act of making wine on the slopes of Mount Etna. Here, in a place of untamable energy, Giuseppe seeks to express and respect the place of his birth, Passopisciaro, through his wines. Ancient vineyards at exceptional altitudes, organic farming and traditional methods combine to allow for nature’s maximum expression to shine on the northern side of this mighty Sicilian mountain. He is also part of a new, freestyle project called “I Suoli” in collaboration with his winemaker, Emiliano Falsini, and longtime friend Dante Pasqua. The three are convinced of the potential of sparkling wines and make a metodo ancestrale from Nerello Mascalese plus ethereal, Burgundian style reds from vineyards topping 1000 m in altitude.

The Feudo Bianco is 90% Carricante, 10% Catarratto/Grecanico from a 7 year old parcel in Contrada Feudo in Randazzo, which has volcanic soils and an important concentration of rocks rich in minerals. - Importer