2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Mantellato
Drinking Window Now through 2046
Classification Etna Rosso DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cavesa’s 2022 specification describes vines planted in 1927 and 1947 on fine-grained, deep volcanic-ash soils at 650–700 m; maceration lasts 10–15 days, followed by 18 months in oak barrels with 25% new wood. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel and the wine is unfiltered.
Food Pairing Spiced roast pigeon, grilled duck breast, prime rib; alternatively risotto and truffles
Critics Ratings Gerstl 19/20; James Suckling 97/100; Vinous 93/100
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio; percentages not stated
Drinking Window Now through 2042
Classification Etna Rosso DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The 2021 specification describes fruit from 50–90-year-old vines and 18 months of maturation in tonneaux, barriques with 20% new wood, and 10–30 hL large casks; recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Medium ruby; cherry, plum, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs, liquorice, coffee and fresh fig; subtle minerality, mature fine tannins, firm acidity, dark forest berries, red cherry and a spicy-mineral finish
Food Pairing Risotto and truffles
Critics Ratings Gerstl 18/20; James Suckling 96/100
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Producer Information
Address
Contrada Calderara, sn, 95036 Randazzo (CT), Sicilia, Italia
Phone
+39 095 924002
Email
Owner
Marco de Grazia