Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso 'San Lorenzo'

Girolamo Russo was re-established in 2005 by Giuseppe Russo in memory of his father, Girolamo, with a desire to preserve the family’s connection to Passopisciaro while giving it a new and personal direction. Set on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, the estate’s vineyards sit between 650 and 780 metres among hazelnut and olive groves, with many vines more than a century old. Giuseppe farms organically, continuing traditional, hands-on methods that have allowed these old vineyards to survive, while carefully preserving the distinct identity of each contrada.

For Girolamo Russo, wine is inseparable from Etna itself. The family sees the ancient lava flows, or sciare, as the foundation of the estate’s character, with each flow creating different soils, exposures and microclimates that give every vineyard its own personality. Native Nerello Mascalese and other Sicilian varieties are crafted with a restrained approach designed to let this volcanic landscape speak clearly, resulting in wines marked by freshness, depth, minerality and the unmistakable energy of Etna.