Vigneti Vecchio
A Tour of Sicily
by Anthony Lynch
Not too far away, Etna natives Carmelo Vecchio and Rosa La Guzza of Vigneti Vecchio tend little gardens of ancient vines, crafting tiny quantities of aromatic gems in their cramped Solicchiata basement. The Crasà Contrada, at 800 meters elevation, produces their most profound red, made from Nerello Mascalese co-planted with a smattering of other indigenous red and white grapes. This old-fashioned field blend recalls smoky incense, white pepper, and brandied cherries, while its tightly knit tannic structure promises great cellaring potential.
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