Etna Rosso DOC
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Classification: Etna Rosso D.O.C.
Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese (Negrello), Nerello Cappuccio (Nerello Mantellato)
Provenance: Countryside Verzella on the northern side of Etna, commune of Castiglione di Sicilia.
Altitude: 2296 ft. asl.
Climate: High rainfall and humidity with great temperature changes throughout the day.
Terrain: Sandy, volcanic , rich in minerals with subacid reaction.
Density: 8,000/Hectare
Yield/ha: 70 quintals/ Hectare
Vine growing: Alberello
Age of vineyard: 40 years
Vinification and maturing: The grapes at late ripening (2nd decade of October)
are traditionally vinified in red. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in small casks (225 liters) for about 8-10 months.
Refining: In bottles for several months.
Alcohol content: 13%
Organoleptic characteristics: The color is ruby red and the scent is ethereal, intense, with hints of vanilla and ripe fruit. An elegant taste, harmonic and remarkably persistent.
Serve with: Red meat and mature cheeses.
Serving temperature: 64º - 68º F
Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese (Negrello), Nerello Cappuccio (Nerello Mantellato)
Provenance: Countryside Verzella on the northern side of Etna, commune of Castiglione di Sicilia.
Altitude: 2296 ft. asl.
Climate: High rainfall and humidity with great temperature changes throughout the day.
Terrain: Sandy, volcanic , rich in minerals with subacid reaction.
Density: 8,000/Hectare
Yield/ha: 70 quintals/ Hectare
Vine growing: Alberello
Age of vineyard: 40 years
Vinification and maturing: The grapes at late ripening (2nd decade of October)
are traditionally vinified in red. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in small casks (225 liters) for about 8-10 months.
Refining: In bottles for several months.
Alcohol content: 13%
Organoleptic characteristics: The color is ruby red and the scent is ethereal, intense, with hints of vanilla and ripe fruit. An elegant taste, harmonic and remarkably persistent.
Serve with: Red meat and mature cheeses.
Serving temperature: 64º - 68º F
