Cantine Russo

Etna volcanic wines: Nerello Mascalese and indigenous Sicilian whites.

Cantine Russo operates in Etna, the volcanic region of southeastern Sicily where Nerello Mascalese and indigenous white varieties thrive on mineral-rich slopes. The winery's Contrada Crasà Rosso, built from Nerello Mascalese, demonstrates the grape's characteristic structure and complexity at elevation. Its white counterpart, Rampante Contrada Crasà Bianco, blends Catarratto Bianco and Carricante—two Sicilian varieties that capture the region's bright acidity and saline character. Both wines reflect Etna's distinctive terroir, where volcanic soils and cool mountain conditions shape wines of precision and depth. Wine Advocate has rated the portfolio.