2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.78%
pH 3.76
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese (percentage not stated)
Classification Etna DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic soil rich in stones and rocks
Elevation 750.0 meters
Orientation East
Harvest Dates 18 Oct 2018 to 20 Oct 2018
Sites Contrada Marchesa, Passopisciaro, Castiglione di Sicilia, northern slope of Etna
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Types French oak tonneaux and oak casks of unspecified origin
Barrel Size 5 hL tonneaux and 20 hL oak casks
Closure Diam 10
Production Details Manual harvest in crates; 15-day alcoholic fermentation at 25°C followed by malolactic fermentation in wood; maturation for two years in 20 hL oak casks and 5 hL French tonneaux. Spurred-cordon training on an 80 cm trellis, with one cordon, five spurs and 6,000 plants/ha. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C. The technical panel prints TA 5.70 and RS 0.27 without units or an acidity basis, so these figures are retained contextually rather than proposed as canonical total acidity or residual sugar.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with bright highlights; red fruits, cherry, currant, violet, vanilla and sandalwood; structured, mineral, with evident but non-invasive tannins and a long finish of ripe red fruits
Food Pairing Grilled meat, game meat, or wild-mushroom risotto
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic soil rich in stones and rocks
Elevation 750.0 meters
Orientation East
Sites Contrada Marchesa, Passopisciaro, Castiglione di Sicilia, northern side of Mount Etna
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Types French oak tonneaux and oak casks of unspecified origin
Barrel Size 5 hL tonneaux and 20 hL oak casks
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel vats for 15 days at 25°C, malolactic fermentation in oak, then maturation for two years in 5 hL French tonneaux and 20 hL oak casks. Vineyard density is 6,000 plants/ha. The technical panel prints TA 5.5/L without a mass unit or acidity basis and RS 0.50 without a unit, so neither figure is proposed as a canonical analytical value.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with light-red reflections; violets, morello cherries, sandalwood, earthy notes and spices; intense and well balanced, fruit-forward, with a smooth tannic finish
Food Pairing Mushroom risotto, red meat, wild game, and cheese platter
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