2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese from ungrafted vines
Classification IGP Terre Siciliane
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic soil comprising basalt, Lava and sand
Orientation North To North-East
Fermentation Vessels Fiberglass tanks of 15–25 hL
Pressing Method Pneumatic Horizontal Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 50 days
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 1,500 bottles
Bottles1,500
Production Details The 2018 BB was produced from the Barbabecchi vineyard instead of Magma because the fruit did not reach the producer’s required Magma standard. The north/north-east-facing vineyard lies at 870–910 m and has ungrafted vines over 100 years old. Grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed; fermentation began with an indigenous-yeast pied-de-cuve and approximately 50 days of skin contact. Maturation comprised 18 months in neutral 1,500–2,500 L tanks followed by 18 months in bottle. The producer’s current profile gives an SO₂ range of 15–50 mg/L, with addition dependent on grape quality and wine stability.
Certifications Ecocert IT-BIO-014
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Nazionale, 297 (frazione Solicchiata), IT-95012 Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), Etna Nord, Sicilia, Italy
Email
Owner
Frank Cornelissen
Cellarmaster
Frank Cornelissen