Grecanico

The Grecanico grape variety, deeply rooted in Sicily and genetically identical to northern Italy’s Garganega, reveals its very own sun-drenched yet mineral personality in the south. With its firm berry skin and naturally vital acidity, it brings structure, fine herbal spice and a delicate almond note to the island’s cuvées. Particularly on the barren volcanic soils of Mount Etna, it unfolds a fascinating, salty freshness in interplay with other autochthonous varieties, giving the wines backbone and longevity.

How harmoniously this white grape integrates into a traditional field blend is demonstrated by the salmon-pink shimmering Vinudilice Rosato from I Vigneri di Salvo Foti. Here, Grecanico combines with Alicante and Minnella to create a multi-layered, vibrant wine that transports the cool energy of the volcano’s high altitudes and convinces on the palate with a gripping texture and fine bitterness.