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Duca di Salaparuta - Lavico Vajansindi - Etna Rosso2022

RED WINE

PUBLIC
February 2026
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Duca di Salaparuta - Lavico Vajansindi - Etna Rosso label
  • Producer
  • Country Italy
  • Region Sicily
  • Appellation Etna Rosso DOC
  • UPC 8007063132961

Reviews

James Suckling 91

Aromas of ripe red berries with hints of chocolate, burnt oranges and smoky minerality. Medium-bodied and firm with grainy tannins. I like the mineral backbone and juicy fruit underneath. Flavorful finish.

by JS, James Suckling , 2024

Vinous Media 92

The 2022 Etna Rosso Lavico is exotic and perfumed, with a vibrant mix of dusty rose, shaved orange and cedar dust complementing wild strawberries. It is soft and round, with medium-bodied textures and tart wild berry fruits enlivened by a core of brisk acidity. The 2022 cleans up beautifully, poised yet juicy, with a hint of sour cranberry punctuating the experience nicely.

by EG, Vinous Media , 2024

Wine Spectator 90

This open-knit red is fresh and accessible, with wild strawberry, dried lavender and thyme, minerally tar and stone notes animated by bright, blood orange peel–infused acidity. Herb and spice accents linger on the lightly chewy finish.

by AN, Wine Spectator , 2024

Decanter 91

Earthy and clayey aromas introduce some red fruit scents, then a vertical and poised palate of spicy raspberry and strawberry. Light on its feet and with appealing texture and bright acidity, this is a delicious wine to enjoy with or without food. 100% Nerello Mascalese from Etna's north slope aged partially in concrete and partially in French oak for 12 months.

by JB, Decanter , 2024

Jeb Dunnuck 90

Made from 100% Narello Mascalese, the 2022 Etna Rosso Lavico is sourced from vineyards at 700 meters above sea level, characterized by floral perfume, cranberry, minty herbs, and sour cherries. Medium-bodied, it's a highly charming Rosso that boasts refined tannins and an elegant, floating finish with dusty earth. It was aged in a combination of cement tanks, stainless steel, and tonneaux for 14 months, followed by one year in bottle.

by AF, Jeb Dunnuck , 2025

Technical Details

Ageing

The fermentation process lasts for about two weeks, after which the wine remains in contact with the skins for a minimum of five days. This is followed by initial racking in the fermenting vat, after which malolactic fermentation naturally takes place in concrete tanks. After racking off the lees, the wine is aged for a least a year, partly in concrete tanks and partly in new and second-use oak barriques.

Harvest

The grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in crates using small carts and tractors. The grapes are hand-picked at harvest time. The 2022 harvest took place on 28 September.

Pairings

It is ideal with grilled and braised red meats and game. Excellent with medium and mature cheeses, it is a perfect accompaniment to flavorful red meat dishes. Served cool, it also goes superbly with savory fish dishes.

Tasting Notes

An elegantly pale and lustrous red wine. The nose reveals notes of red berries, accompanied by balsamic and mineral sensations, which blend with vanilla and spicy notes. Structured and elegant taste, with a friendly freshness and a delicate salty tang, the tannin presents itself as mature and balanced. Lingering aftertaste on the palate.

Vinification

Once the grape bunches are destemmed, the grapes are placed in the fermenting vat and alcoholic fermentation takes place. After a few days, the grape skins are mixed to extract the polyphenols and anthocyanins.