2022 Girolamo Russo 'a Rina Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy Michel Gahier as above) before being disgorged

as above) before being disgorged and re-capped

on Muschelkalk

With its elegant and mellow character

When I began to work with this vineyard in 2016

2022 Girolamo Russo 'a Rina Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy Michel Gahier as above) before being disgorgedA Rina means sand in local dialect, a nod to the sandy volcanic soils from which this wine is made. It is a multi contrada wine (from San Lorenzo, Feudo, and Calderara Sottana) that Beppe is quick to point out is not entry level but rather a symphony or melody of of the three different contradas from his estate that showcase their harmony with one another. Giuseppe strongly believes that the most balanced, complete wines are achieved as a composition