Federico Graziani

Etna volcanic reds: Nerello Mascalese and mineral-driven blends from Sicily.

Federico Graziani works the volcanic slopes of Etna, in Sicily's Terre Siciliane region. The winery's portfolio centers on Nerello Mascalese, the indigenous dark grape that thrives in Etna's mineral-rich soils, alongside Alicante Bouschet and Nerello Cappuccio. Rosso di Mezzo, a blend of all three varieties, leads the range and has drawn attention from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. Profumo di Vulcano Rosso, a single-varietal Nerello Mascalese, and Etna Rosso round out the core offerings. The winery's wines reflect the austere, high-acid character typical of Etna reds—wines built on structure and mineral tension rather than ripeness, with the volcanic terroir imprinted in every bottle.