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Benanti - Etna Contrada Caldera Sottana 2022
Benanti - Etna Contrada Caldera Sottana 2022

Benanti - Etna Contrada Caldera Sottana 2022

Etna|Red wine

94/100

Robert Parker

94/100

James Suckling

94/100

Vinous

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"This 100% Nerello Mascalese perfectly captures the balance of fruit, minerality, floral notes, and freshness characteristic of the appellation: a must-try, available in limited quantities!"

“[...] The 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Calderara Sottana reveals aromas of dried fruit and blackcurrant, with notes of crushed rose petals and ground volcanic rock. The grapes come from a one-hectare plot located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, at an elevation of 685 meters, where the soils are rich in organic matter. The finish reveals a hint of ripe strawberry, but the wine remains impressive for its dense, refined, and elegant texture. [...]” (Robert Parker – 2024)

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Estate

Benanti

Vintage

Contrada Caldera Sottana

Vintage

2022

Designation

Etna

Region

Italy

Grape Varieties

100% Nerello Mascalese

Regions

Vineyards of Contrada Calderara Sottana, on the northern slope of Mount Etna, in the village of Randazzo, at an elevation of 700 meters, with 50-year-old vines, north-facing, volcanic soil, stony surface, rich in organic and mineral substances

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Complete destemming in the winery, followed by fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (for 21 days), using exclusively indigenous Etna yeasts (selected by the estate after extensive hands-on experimentation)

Method of Preparation

Aged for 10 months after bottling

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 months in old French oak barrels, then for a short time in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Ruby-red, clear, and brilliant

Nose

Intense and spicy, with aromas of ripe red fruits, particularly strawberry and black cherry, complemented by notes of dried grass, crushed volcanic rock, and violet

Palate

Full-bodied and mineral-driven, with a dense and elegant texture; great freshness that balances perfectly with the tannins; beautiful complexity of aromas complemented by notes of exotic spices; and a long, savory finish with hints of licorice

Serve

At 18-19°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2034

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with beef bourguignon, a spicy eggplant curry, or a platter of aged cheeses...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

This is a relatively recent addition to the Benanti portfolio. The 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Calderara Sottana reveals aromas of dried fruit and blackcurrant, with notes of crushed rose petals and ground volcanic rock. The grapes come from a one-hectare plot located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, at an elevation of 685 meters, where the soils are rich in organic matter. The finish reveals a hint of ripe strawberry, but the wine remains impressive for its dense, refined, and elegant texture. Exactly 5,232 bottles were produced. 2024–2035
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

In true Calderara Sottana style, the 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Calderara Sottana exudes captivating, mineral aromas of crushed ash-colored stones, toasted herbs, and dusty blackcurrant. It is smooth and enveloping, yet possesses a powerful core of dark red fruits, complicated by exotic spices. Firm tannins emerge toward the finish. Although young and intense, the 2022 retains a wonderful freshness thanks to lively acidity that gives it depth and fading notes of mint and licorice. It really packs a punch, but it also exhibits a balance that will allow it to age for a long time. 2026–2034
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

A taut and lively Etna, with no shortage of complexity. The understated nose reveals subtle notes of strawberry, dried cherry, black pepper, and red currant, intertwined with smoky notes. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it offers an elegant palate, velvety tannins, lively acidity, and a lovely finish with subtle mineral notes. Ready to drink or worth cellaring.

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