2017 Graci Etna Rosso, SicilyPlanted on an active volcano, grapes grown on Mt Etna have a unique mineraltity because of the volcanic soils. The Graci Rosso is made with Nerello Mascalese, a native Sicilian grape that is often compared to Pinot Noir.

or government regulated growing area

Gros is a distinguished estate based in Pommard

clove and rose aromatics define the nose

and a little bit of wine

family-owned winery started in a garage by "Papa" Pasquale

In exceptional years they also bottle up to four highly sought-after single-vineyard cuvées

Vinification is a major art in this family-run business

The wine is aged for 16 months in French oak from artisan coopers

Chief winemaker at Catena Zapata from 1976 until 2010

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Ray then spent formative time at Tonella Vineyard Management

The grapes are handpicked and undergo a 7 day cold soak