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Massimiliano Calabretta is the fourth generation of his family to produce wine on Mount Etna.Beginning in the early 1900’s, the family made wine and shipped it north to supply their wineshops in Genova. Massimiliano is part natural winemaker/philosopher who, in his day job, is aProfessor of Electrical Power Engineering, specialising in Nuclear Fusion.The vineyards are located on the northern side between Randazzo and Solicchiata, all plantedalbarello, mostly 80+ years old and the majority on ...Read More...
Massimiliano Calabretta is the fourth generation of his family to produce wine on Mount Etna.
Beginning in the early 1900’s, the family made wine and shipped it north to supply their wine
shops in Genova. Massimiliano is part natural winemaker/philosopher who, in his day job, is a
Professor of Electrical Power Engineering, specialising in Nuclear Fusion.
The vineyards are located on the northern side between Randazzo and Solicchiata, all planted
albarello, mostly 80+ years old and the majority on piede franco (ungrafted rootstock). No
chemicals or pesticides have ever been used and the wines are fermented naturally. The
downside is that quantities are low and the wines are highly sought after around the world.
From Calderara, this is a juicy unoaked red that is super refreshing. Crunchy red fruits with spice
and floral notes, it’s a great introduction to Nerello Mascalese, Etna and Calabretta. - Trembath & Taylor, Importer.