With his dark curly hair and penetrating eyes, Alberto Graci still seems exceptionally young to have been a pioneer of the Etna wine revival.
From the time this former banker bought his first vineyards in 2004, Graci has fully understood their potential, which he is keen to maximise without indulging in excessive intervention.
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Graci Arcurìa for the cellar:
{}
{"wineId":"25192","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"7811","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25193","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25194","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25195","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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