2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Predominantly Nerello Mascalese with small percentages of Nerello Cappuccio
Classification Etna Rosso DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Fermentation Vessels Steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The San Lorenzo vineyard is described at 700–800 m. Fermentation occurred in steel with indigenous yeasts. The wine matured for 20 months in French barriques and 6 months in bottle. The recommended serving range is 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red; intense red-fruit aromas including cherry and strawberry, with spicy and mineral notes; balanced and persistent, with fine tannins and freshness.
Food Pairing White and red meats, game, medium-aged cheeses and Sicilian dishes
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic
Fermentation Vessels Steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 13 days
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The vineyards are described at 700–800 m. Grapes were harvested manually; alcoholic fermentation took place in steel with indigenous yeasts, with 13 days of skin maceration. The wine then matured for 20 months in French barriques and a further 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; red berries including blackberry, plum and currant, with aromatic herbs, mint and leather; elegant palate, dense tannic structure and a persistent finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese with small quantities of Nerello Cappuccio
Classification Etna Rosso DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 13 days
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Fruit came from the old Contrada San Lorenzo vineyard at 600–650 m and was alberello-trained. After 13 days of skin maceration and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation occurred in wood. The wine matured for 20 months in French-oak barriques and for a minimum of 6 months in bottle. Production was 3,500 750 ml bottles.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio
Classification Etna Rosso DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Volcanic, Sandy soil rich in minerals
Orientation Northern Slopes Of Mt. Etna
Harvest Dates Last week of October
Vine Age From 70 to over 100 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 15 days
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 2600
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 4,000 bottles
Bottles4,000
Production Details The San Lorenzo selection came from 7.48 ha at 750–780 m, with 4,500 vines/ha trained as alberello and modified alberello on espaliers. Yield was 3,000 kg/ha. Grapes were harvested manually. Spontaneous fermentation ran at 28–30°C; maturation lasted 18 months in pre-used 2,600 L oak casks, followed by a minimum of 6 months in bottle.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Regina Margherita 78, 95012, Passopisciaro (CT), Italia
Phone
+39 942 983142
Email
Owner
Giuseppe Russo