100% Nerello Mascalese Vigneti Vecchio is a family-run winery located at around 800m above sea level on the northern slopes of Mount Etna. Established in 2016 by Carmelo Vecchio and his wife Rosa La Guzza, the estate is deeply rooted in the region’s winemaking tradition. Carmelo and Rosa are committed to organic farming practices and minimal intervention winemaking. Their approach emphasizes respect for the land, tradition, and simplicity in vinification. This philosophy allows the unique characteristics of Etna’s terroir to be expressed authentically in their wines. From vines averaging 75 years old, the Nerello Mascalese grapes undergo manual harvesting, followed by destemming and a 14-day carbonic maceration. Fermentation occurs partly in stainless steel and partly in tonneaux (600-liter French oak barrels). Contrada Malpasso Etna Rosso offers a compelling taste of Mount Etna’s rich viticultural heritage, combining traditional winemaking techniques with the distinctive characteristics of this unique volcanic terroir.
