A' Rina is Russo’s estate red (90% Nerello Mascalese , 10% Nerello Cappuccio )sourced from different Cru vineyards located in San Lorenzo, Calderara Sottana, and Feudo di Mezzo. The vineyards are high up, between 650 and 780 meters above sea level, and many of the free-standing bush vines are over 80 years old, surviving in Etna’s black, mineral-rich volcanic soils. The wines from the different vineyards ferment separately in stainless steel and open vats, to then be aged for 12 months in a mix of old barrels and concrete tanks.
 
It drinks like a very complex Pinot Noir, with the firm mineral backbone that only a volcanic terroir can deliver. Notes of cranberry, strawberry, plums, and a touch of tobacco leaves. The palate is both generous and lean with a firm structure, and flavors of pomegranate, prunes, and white pepper.