Etna Rosso DOC — 2020
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Vineyard Profile
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Selection of grapes from vineyards located on the northern, south-eastern and south-western slopes of Mount Etna.
Appellation: Etna DOC Rosso
Climate: Mountain and high hill climate, humid and rainy in the cooler season, with high ventilation and luminosity and significant diurnal range
Altitude: 450 to 900 m a.s.l. / 1,500 to 2,950 ft a.s.l.
Vine Age: Ranging from 10 to 60 years.
Training: Head-trained bush vines (“alberello”) and spurred cordon systems
Soil: Sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals, with sub-acid reaction
Density: Ranging from 6,000 to 7,000 vinestocks per hectare (2,429 – 3,239 vines per acre)
Yield: 7,000 – 8,000 kg/ha
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Vinification
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The two varieties are vinified separately. Grapes are hand-picked in October, de-stemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation with maceration occurs at a controlled temperature in stainless steel, with indigenous yeasts selected in the vineyard by Benanti. About 80% of the Nerello Mascalese matures in stainless steel, while about 20% matures in oak barriques for 8-10 months. Nerello Cappuccio matures exclusively in stainless steel.
- Aging: About 80% of the Nerello Mascalese matures in stainless steel, while about 20% matures in oak barriques for 8-10 months. Nerello Cappuccio matures exclusively in stainless steel. Followed by 3 months in the bottle.
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: Nerello Mascalese, (80-85%), the noble indigenous red grape variety of Mount Etna; Nerello Cappuccio (15-20%), a variety grown on the volcano for centuries
- Alcohol: 13.5%
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Tasting Notes
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Color: Pale, ruby
Scent: Ethereal, intense, with hints of red fruits
Taste and Body: Balanced, dry, medium-bodied, mineral with a pleasant acidity and saline notes, red fruit aromas, persistent - Serving Suggestions: A very versatile wine to be paired with white and red meats and cheeses but also with fish-based recipes. Serve at 18 - 19° C .
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Reviews
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Etna Rosso DOC — 2020 – James Suckling – 93 Points
"A lovely nose of crushed red cherries, fresh roses and crushed herbs. Medium-bodied with firm yet elegant tannins. Well balanced, with a pleasantly nuanced and subtle approach. Sour cherry and green strawberry."
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Etna Rosso DOC — 2020 – Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points
"Strawberries, black pepper and crushed rocks show on the nose of this wine, with hints of vanilla and mint. The palate offers flavors of strawberries, just-ripened cherries with snappy skin, and soil tinged with the saltiness of crushed rocks and also the metallic tang of iron. This wine also has firm tannins and bright acid."