Description

Terre Dei Miti Etna Rosso DOC

Area: Etna, Sicily/ Sicilia

Grapes: Nerello Mascalese 80%/ Cappuccio 20%

Production area: Eastern and Northeastern slopes of Mount Etna Vineyards Altitude 550-750 m. a.s.l.

Exposure: South-East Microclimate temperate climate, with an annual average rainfall of ca. 1,000 mm and wide diurnal temperature range Soil: volcanic, very rich in minerals; their elevated drainage capacity and wealth in potassium balance the grape’s maturation process

Yield: per Hectare above 60 quintals Vines per Hectare 6.000 ca.

Training system: “Alberello” vine-trained traditional system and espalier spurred cordon Harvest by hand in the mid-end of October Maceration and Fermentation approximately 10-15 days at a controlled temperature (24-26° C)

Ageing: in stainless steel vats, 50% of the wine stays 5-6 months in tonneaux, completed by 6 months in the bottle

Tasting notes: Brilliant ruby red with garnet highlights; expressive and complex with elegant floral hints and note of red fruit, herbs and liquorice; robust, well-structured with smooth tannins, and a warm, harmonious taste.

Food Pairings: pasta, roasted game, grilled meats and semi-aged cheeses, and pairs well with flavourful seafood dishes.

Serving temperature: 16-18° C