2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Region Etna Rosso
Elevation 800.0 meters
Orientation North
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details CAVESA's vintage-specific technical section reports 18 months in oak barrels, with 25% new wood; malolactic fermentation took place in barrel and the wine was unfiltered.
Tasting Notes James Suckling: creamy and silky, with raspberry and dried orange peel. Wine Advocate: blackcurrant, pressed rose, spice and white pepper, with lift and energy. Vinous: plum sauce, grilled herbs, violet-laced blackberry, dark chocolate, sweet spice, wild berries, candied citrus, minerals and silky tannins.
Food Pairing Spiced roast pigeon, grilled duck breast, and prime rib
Critics Ratings James Suckling 99/100; Wine Advocate 97/100; Vinous 95/100
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Region Etna Rosso
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The specialist vendor reports 18 months of maturation in oak barrels, with 25% new wood; malolactic fermentation took place in barrel and the wine was unfiltered.
Food Pairing Spiced roast pigeon, grilled duck breast, and prime rib
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso D.O.C.
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Deep volcanic soil with a small presence of stones
Elevation 800.0 meters
Orientation North
Harvest Dates Second decade of October
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques and tonneaux
Production Details The Bocca d'Orzo parcel measured 0.75 ha and yielded 4 tons/ha. Vines averaged 70–80 years and were trained as goblet and modified goblet. Alcoholic fermentation was temperature-controlled at 28–30°C, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation and 14 months in French-oak barriques and tonneaux, then one month in steel before bottling. Recommended serving temperature was 18–20°C; stated production was 800 0.75-L bottles.
Tasting Notes Ruby to pale-ruby colour; penetrating bouquet of rich ripe fruit and spice; structured and complex palate with a smooth tannic feel.
Food Pairing Meat and seasoned cheese
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Producer Information
Address
Contrada Calderara, sn, 95036 Randazzo (CT), Sicilia, Italia
Phone
+39 095 924002
Email
Owner
Marco de Grazia