{"title":"Emiliano Falsini: Etna, Tuscany, Sardinia","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEmiliano Falsini is one of Italy's most respected consulting winemakers — and since 2019, one of its most exciting producers under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBorn and raised in Tuscany, Falsini spent decades as a consultant to some of Italy's finest estates, especially Girolamo Russo, Alberto Graci and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/maugeri-etna-bianco-superiore\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Maugeri: Etna Bianco Superiore\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMaugeri\u003c\/a\u003e on Etna. It was through this work that he fell deeply in love with Mount Etna — a region he describes as capable of producing wines of a \"sensual, almost ephemeral experience that transports you into the ethereal dimension of wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHe chose to make his own wines in three dramatically different locations: the northern slope of Mount Etna at Contrada Feudo Pignatone, the Tuscan coast at Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri, and at the highest site in Mamoiada, Sardinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOn Etna, at 700 metres above sea level, Falsini works with old-vine Nerello Mascalese — some vines over a century old — to produce wines of haunting mineral character and Alpine freshness. The Feudo Pignatone Etna Rosso and the single-parcel Davanti Casa are among the most compelling expressions of this extraordinary variety currently being made anywhere on the volcano. The Etna Rosato — 100% Nerello Mascalese — is in our view one of the finest rosés in Italy: complex, textured, saline and impossibly long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn Bolgheri, Falsini farms two hectares of Cabernet Franc, producing wines of real age-worthiness and coastal elegance — powerful yet precise, wearing their oak with remarkable lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHis Cannonau from Sardinia marks the new-wave style of finesse and elegance — a departure from the outrageously rich and alcoholic wines of the past, and a compelling argument for what this ancient Grenache-family variety can achieve in the right hands at altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese are small-production, artisan wines from a winemaker at the very top of his craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivered Australia-wide. 15% off any dozen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"emiliano-falsini-etna-rosato-doc-feudo-pignatone-sciauro-2024","title":"Emiliano Falsini Etna Rosato DOC Feudo Pignatone 'Sciauro' 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nerello Mascalese organically grown in the contrada of Feudo Pignatone, on the northern slope of Mount Etna at approximately 700 metres above sea level. The grapes come from a three-hectare vineyard with vines ranging from 30 to 100 years old. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out by natural yeasts. Matured for 6 months in barrels and filtered before bottling. The result is a mineral, textured and savoury rose wine with great presence – and one of Italy’s finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Etna Rosato Feudo Pignatone displays a yellow-golden hue with faint touches of pink. Its airy bouquet entices with a whiff of sweet melon and confectionary spices. It's round and supple with ripe orchard fruits and the slightest tropical tinge toward the close. This leaves nuances of sage and zests of citrus while finishing clean with a lovely inner tension.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 91 points - Eric Guido, Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Emiliano Falsini \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/emiliano-falsini\" title=\"Emiliano Falsini\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354150219931,"sku":"24FALPINK-E","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/2024-Emiliano-Falsini-Etna-Rosato-DOC-Feudo-Pignatone-_Sciauro.jpg?v=1776825691"},{"product_id":"emiliano-falsini-etna-rosso-doc-feudo-pignatone-2024","title":"Emiliano Falsini Etna Rosso DOC Feudo Pignatone 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe estate bottling of Nerello Mascalese, drawn from younger vines (approx 30 years-old) across several small, north facing parcels within Contrada Feudo Pignatone. After 10 days spontaneous fermentation and maceration on the skins for 14 days, the wine matures for 10 months in used oak barrels. Unfined, unfiltered. 8,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Etna Rosso Feudo Pignatone wafts up with a zesty bouquet of crushed sour cherry, mint and cedar spice box. This is juicy and energetic in character, with bright strawberry and sweet inner herbal tones that settle on the senses. While grippy, the 2023 maintains excellent momentum, leaving silky tannins to contrast with a tart cranberry saturation. This aims to please and does so exceedingly well.\u003c\/em\u003e” 93 points – Eric Guido, Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Emiliano Falsini \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/emiliano-falsini\" title=\"Emiliano Falsini\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48355045507227,"sku":"24FALROSS-E","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/2024-Emiliano-Falsini-Etna-Rosso-DOC-Feudo-Pignatone.jpg?v=1776825691"},{"product_id":"emiliano-falsini-bolgheri-bianco-doc-via-aurelia-2024","title":"Emiliano Falsini Bolgheri Bianco DOC 'Via Aurelia' 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA co-ferment of 80% Vermentino and 20% Verdicchio from 0.5 hectares of sandy clay soils in the Le Ferruggini vineyard, planted in 2013 with east\/west exposure. Pre-ferment cold maceration of 6 hours before 20 days fermentation started by a wild ferment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epied de cuvee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Maturation for 6 months in 90% stainless steel and 10% oak barrels. Sterile filtration. 2000 bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Emiliano Falsini \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/emiliano-falsini\" title=\"Emiliano Falsini\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377474711707,"sku":"24FALBIA-B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/2024-Emiliano-Falsini-Bolgheri-Bianco-DOC-_Via-Aurelia_9a0e76e3-5b4c-4b22-b3ee-4f944f1ee3e6.jpg?v=1776825858"},{"product_id":"emiliano-falsini-cabernet-franc-costa-toscana-igt-il-debbio-2022","title":"Emiliano Falsini Cabernet Franc Costa Toscana IGT 'Il Debbio' 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e100% Cabernet Franc from the 3 hectare vineyard of ‘Il Debbio’. Planted between 2015-2018 to the clones 327 and 215, it has east\/west exposure and alluvial, limestone soils. After 12-14 days spontaneous fermentation and maceration for 12-14 days, the wine matures for 10 months – half in used oak barrels and half in cocciopesto (\u003cem\u003eamphora\u003c\/em\u003e). The result is a modern and elegant Cabernet Franc expressing the exemplary terroir of Costa Toscana. Unfined, unfiltered. 6000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A powerful but elegant expression with lots of dark fruit, spice and tarry smoke. Emiliano Falsini shows a deft hand with this grape. There is a point of sweet fruit or blackberry confit that gives this wine a slightly softer, more textured finish.\" \u003c\/em\u003e92 points – Robert Parker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Emiliano Falsini \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/emiliano-falsini\" title=\"Emiliano Falsini\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377486934171,"sku":"22FALDEB-B","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/2022-Emiliano-Falsini-Costa-Toscana-IGT-Cabernet-Franc-_Il-Debbio.jpg?v=1776825691"},{"product_id":"emiliano-falsini-cannonau-di-sardegna-doc-quota-760","title":"Emiliano Falsini Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 'Quota 760' 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAfter years of searching Emiliano discovered a 0.5 hectare vineyard of 100% Cannonau in the highest altitude area in Mamoiada, ‘Ghirada Sa’ Lahana’. Planted in 2000 to sandy granite with a SW face at 760m , this is one of the latest ripening spots on the island. Sa’ Lahana means ‘the border’, referring to the extreme limit of the growing zone. After 10 days spontaneous fermentation and maceration on the skins for 14 days, the wine matures for 12 months in used oak barrels. Unfined, unfiltered. First vintage 2024. 1700 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEmiliano is a leader of the new generation of Mamoiada producers that is searching for intensity with freshness and elegance, a counterpoint to the massive, rich wines of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Emiliano Falsini \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/emiliano-falsini\" title=\"Emiliano Falsini\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377487655067,"sku":"24FALCAN-S","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/2024-Emiliano-Falsini-Cannonau-di-Sardegna-DOC-_Quota-760.jpg?v=1776825691"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/collections\/pag.5.jpg?v=1776657100","url":"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/emiliano-falsini-etna-nerello-mascalese.oembed","provider":"Mountain \u0026 Row","version":"1.0","type":"link"}