2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio
Classification Etna Rosso Riserva DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Sandy, Mineral volcanic soil
Orientation East/South-East Exposure
Vine Age Mostly pre-phylloxera vines more than 100 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 15
Production Details For the 2015 release, harvest was completed around the beginning of October; the grapes underwent stainless-steel fermentation with long maceration. The listed maturation sequence is 12 months in stainless steel, at least 24 months in 15 hL barrels, then 12 months in bottle. The vineyard is described as approximately 500 m above sea level, steep, East/South-East facing and planted to mostly pre-phylloxera, ungrafted bush vines over 100 years old. The wine was first released in November 2020; production was reported as fewer than 3,000 standard bottles plus a few dozen magnums. Recommended serving temperature is 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Ruby tending toward garnet; wild blackberry, sweet spices, wood and sealing-wax notes; powerful, intense, moderately tannic and mineral palate with freshness, softness and a long finish
Food Pairing Mature cheese, red meat and game
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Viagrande, Contrada Monte Serra, Southeast slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
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