I Vigneri di (Salvo Foti) Etna Rosso Vinupetra 2023 (1.5L) SF Chronicle and 2012 is one of

and 2012 is one of the very first vintages produced fully under their hand

but with a backbone of bitter sweet chocolate and snappy oak

more generous and supple style

smoky flavor with aromas of vanilla and spice

underpinned by a stony salinity

I Vigneri di (Salvo Foti) Etna Rosso Vinupetra 2023 (1.5L) SF Chronicle and 2012 is one ofThis comes from a vineyard of century old vines of Nerello Mascalese (making up 80% of the blend), Nerello Cappuccio, and Grenache (10% each), although since the vines are so old, there's a distinct possibility that other varieties, whose names are long forgotten, make their way into the blend. They are planted on sandy and stony soils and are bush trained, as is the custom of the island. Vinupetra is Foti's tte de cuve, in a way, with its power and