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Tenute Bosco

In the Somm/Wine Nerd world, it seems that certain categories seem to percolate up and down, going from obscurity, to being everywhere to being allocated to being yesterday’s news; The Jura, Georgian wines and Saumur rouge come to mind. But there is one ‘fad wine’ that is no fad: the wines of Mt Etna. Etna wines burst on the scene here 7 or 8 years ago, and far from being a flash in the pan, the interest and sales of these wonderful wines show no signs of slowing down. And happily, we have a new producer to add to the fun: Tenute Bosco.

Sofia Ponzini started Tenute Bosco in 2010 by resurrecting some abandoned vineyards on a family property which dates back to the late 1600’s. Two parcels on the highly desired north side of Etna total just 10 acres. They grow all three Etna varietals: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappucio and Carricante. A portion of the red vineyards are pre-phylloxera, 120 years old vines and akll of their vineyards are certified organic (the wines are vegan too). Their top cuvee Vico is a Tre Bicchieri wine. And of course, its fairly easy to find wonderful wine, but much harder to find wonderful wine that is a value: well here is one for you!

Every time we think we know an area well and know most of the top producers there, we get schooled…in this case happily. Get yours now so you are in line for this wine every year!