Etna Rosso

Producer:
Cantine Nicosia
Region:
Sicily
Grape:
Nerello Mascalese (80%), Nerello Cappuccio (20%)
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2017
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made from native Sicily grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucino. It comes from vineyards situated between 650 and 750 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Etna volcano. The volcanic soil, on which grapes thrive, rich in minerals and lava, make the wines from the Etna DOC zone are characterized by rich aromas and unique delicateness. This wine was aged for 8 months in wood, in small French oak barrels - barriques, and then in large casks. A special selection of grapes originating from a vineyard called Fondo Filara.

Details

Color: ruby red.
Aroma: vinous, notes of red fruits, spice and liquorice.
Flavor: warm, soft, round.
Food matching: excellent with meat-stuffed ravioli, grilled ribs, lamb roast.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.

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