Etna Rosato DOC — 2022
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Vineyard Profile
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Selection of grapes from vineyards located on the south-eastern slopes of Mount Etna
Appellation: Etna D.O.C. Rosato
Climate: Mountain and high hill climate, humid and rainy in the cooler season, with high ventilation and luminosity and very significant temperature excursions
Altitude: 500 to 700 m a.s.l / 1,600 to 2,300 feet a.s.l
Vine Age: 25 years on average
Training: Trained with the spurred cordon system
Soil: Sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals, with sub-acid reaction
Density: Ranging from 6,000 to 7,000 vinestocks per hectare (2,429 – 2,834 vines per acre)
Yield: 7,000-8,000 kg/ha
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Vinification
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Grapes are hand-picked in early October, de-stemmed, then go through a pre-fermentative cold maceration for 12 hours and softly pressed obtaining 65% of free-run juice. Fermentation without any skin contact occurs at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats for about 10 days, using an indigenous yeast selected in the vineyard by Benanti. Maturation then occurs in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees until bottling.
- Aging: In the bottle for approximately 2 months
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: Nerello Mascalese, the noble indigenous red grape variety of Mount Etna
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Optimum Drinking: 2022-2025
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Tasting Notes
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Color: Pink/salmon
Scent: Intense, delicate, floral with hints of broom, fruity with hints of blackberry and cherry
Taste and Body: Dry, mineral with pleasant acidity and saline notes, slightly tannic, balanced and distinct aromatic persistence with red fruit flavors - Serving Suggestions: Cold cuts, cured meats, fresh cheese, vegetables, white meats, seafood, marinated or cooked fish-based recipes and by the glass occasions.
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Reviews
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Etna Rosato DOC — 2022 – Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points
“A quiet nose of just barely ripened wild strawberries and cherries also has a bit of the rubber and graphite of a No. 2 pencil, with tropical fruit flavors of guava and even banana emerging slowly, reiterated on the palate with a boost from blood orange.”
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Etna Rosato DOC — 2022 – Wine Spectator – 90 Points
"A clean-cut, minerally rosé geared to food pairing, with hints of stone and smoke underscoring dried white cherry, Marcona almond, pink grapefruit peel and dried herb notes. Creamy finish."