Etna Riserva Signum Aetnae, the flagship of Firriato's Etna production, which vinifies Nerello Mascalese grapes and other relic varieties in its ungrafted vineyard.

This precious Reserve comes from vineyards grown according to the traditional Etna sapling system at 650 meters on the north-eastern side of the volcano, a vineyard dating back to the second half of the 19th century, which testifies to the centuries-old culture of wine on the most active volcano in Europe . This treasure, depending on the vintage, gives life to around 3,500 "samples", destined to embellish the most prestigious cellars.

 

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Unique style, with emblematic aromatic complexity, the perfect maturity of this wine reflects the authenticity of Nerello Mascalese, the undisputed prince red grape variety of the Etna area.
Brilliant ruby ​​colour, the nose reveals a remarkable personality: decisive and sophisticated, vertical, it expresses a corollary of fragrances of undergrowth, red fruits and a seductive spice wrapped in fine balsamic notes. In the mouth it is soft and powerful, supported by a good persistence that turns towards tertiary notes, giving sensations of small red fruit combined with a very pleasant freshness. A wine with great structure that promises great longevity, capable of vertically and authentically reflecting its Terroir of choice, bringing all the power of the Etna territory into the glass.