2021 Girolamo Russo "San Lorenzo" Etna Rosso, Sicily, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE The San Lorenzo cru is one of the crown jewels of Girolamo Russos estatesituated just outside the village of Randazzo on the cooler, wind swept northern slope of Mount Etna. Vines here are 70100 years old, planted between 700750 meters altitude in sandy, decomposed volcanic soils laced with ash and stone. This high elevation and poor, well drained soil create wines of taut structure, aromatic lift, and exceptional aging potential. Made

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

with the goal to make an expression of the land and the year

seriously challenging plant growth

Wooded Island and Bacchus vineyard in the Columbia Valley AVA and Hedges Estate

according to the ninth century Acts of the bishopric of Langres

The soil is clay and gravel

she caught the wine bug early and spent her formative years learning the ropes in Burgundy

family-owned and worked estate

and the wine is aged in a combination of large oak foudres and stainless steel to preserve freshness and authenticity

From the 8th of October to the 21st of October 2012

the domaine is dedicated to crafting wines that authentically express the region's distinctive terroir

and Mourvèdre grapes showcases the depth and complexity that can be achieved from mature vineyards