2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna D.O.C. Rosso
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic sands rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction (soil ph 6.4)
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Vine Age 14 to 100+ years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Tonneaux
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Controlled-temperature stainless-steel fermentation with 21 days of maceration and a selected indigenous vineyard yeast. The summary lists 12 months in French-oak tonneaux, followed by stainless steel and approximately 10 months in bottle; the detailed vintage section qualifies the used-tonneaux period as about 12 months.
Tasting Notes Pale ruby with light garnet tints; ethereal and spicy, with red-fruit scents; dry, medium-to-full-bodied, reasonably tannic, balanced and persistent.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
pH 5.5
Total Acidity 3.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna D.O.C. Rosso
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic sands rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction (soil ph 6.4)
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Vine Age 14 to 100+ years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Tonneaux
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Controlled-temperature stainless-steel fermentation with 21 days of maceration and an indigenous vineyard-selected yeast. The summary lists 12 months in French-oak tonneaux, followed by stainless steel and approximately 10 months in bottle; the detailed section qualifies the used-tonneaux maturation as about 12 months.
Tasting Notes Pale ruby with light garnet tints; ethereal and spicy, with red-fruit scents; dry, medium-to-full-bodied, reasonably tannic, balanced and persistent.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Drinking Window 2022–2035
Classification Etna D.O.C. Rosso
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Sandy volcanic soil rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction (soil ph 6.3)
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation South-East Flank Of Mount Etna
Harvest Dates Hand-picked in late September or early October
Vine Age 14 to 100+ years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Soft Pressing After Destemming
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Tonneaux
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were destemmed and softly pressed, then fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel with 21 days of maceration and an indigenous vineyard-selected yeast. Vineyard yield was 6,500 kg/ha. Maturation was in used French-oak tonneaux for about 12 months, followed by approximately 10 months in bottle. Recommended serving temperature is 18–19°C.
Tasting Notes Pale ruby with light garnet tints; ethereal and spicy, with red-fruit scents; dry, medium-to-full-bodied, reasonably tannic, balanced and persistent.
Food Pairing Red meats, wild fowl and mature cheese
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Producer Information
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Viagrande, Contrada Monte Serra, Southeast slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
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