Alice Bonaccorsi
High on the north face of Mount Etna, in the Contrada Valcerasa, Alice Bonaccorsi farms five rugged hectares of old bush-trained vines. At 700–900m elevation, this is one of Etna’s coolest and most expressive zones. Everything is farmed organically and by hand. Fermentations are native and hands-off. Aging is gentle and nothing is added or taken away. Alice’s wines—Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco from old Nerello, Carricante, and Catarratto—are focused and salty, with clarity, grace, and a sharp volcanic edge.
Farming Note
Organically farmed bush vines on Etna’s north face. Everything is done by hand—no synthetic inputs, no shortcuts.
Winemaking
Native fermentations. No temperature control, no fining or filtration. Aging in stainless or old wood—no flash, just clarity and restraint.
Wines
Alice Bonaccorsi, Nerello, Etna Rosso DOC
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Sicily, Mount Etna
Varieties Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
ABV 13.00%
Soils Sandy, volcanic soils
Tasting Note Lifted and smoky with Etna’s signature volcanic spice. Bright red fruit, crushed herbs, and mineral grip. Carries a fine line of tannin through the finish.
Alice Bonaccorsi, Nerello, Crucimonaci Etna Rosso DOC
Vintage 2018
Style Red
Region Sicily, Mount Etna
Varieties Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
ABV 13.00%
Soils Sandy, volcanic soils
Tasting Note From a single, historic contrada—more brooding than the regular Etna Rosso. Deeper fruit, more structure, but still light on its feet. A real sense of place.
Alice Bonaccorsi RossoRelativo, Nerello Mascalese, Etna Rosso DOC
Vintage 2020
Style Rosé
Region Sicily, Mount Etna
Varieties Nerrello Mascalese
ABV 13.00%
Soils Sandy, volcanic soils
Tasting Note A rare old-vine Nerello. Pale in color, but full of presence—tart red berries, orange zest, and volcanic dust. Bone dry, serious, and savory.
Alice Bonaccorsi, Carricante, Etna Bianco DOC
Vintage 2021
Style White
Region Sicily, Mount Etna
Varieties Carricante
ABV 13.00%
Soils Sandy, volcanic soils
Tasting Note Tense, electric Carricante—lemon oil, saline lift, and just a touch of texture from time on lees. Super fresh and focused, with clean cut and drive.
Alice Bonaccorsi, Carricante, Etna Rosso DOC
Vintage 2018
Style white
Region Sicily, Mount Etna
Varieties Carricante
ABV 13.00%
Soils Sandy, volcanic soils
Tasting Note Carricante with some age and gravity—still electric, but the edges have rounded. Shows a bit more honeyed citrus, fennel, and rocky texture.
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