From mid-October grapes are harvested at the same time taking advantage of the typical natural extreme temperature changes in Etna territory.
The sun beating on the terraced vineyards built on lava flows, decides the right ripeninig degree of grapes.
2017
Nerello Mascalese
Sicilia DOC – 75 cl
Bright shades, crunchy fruit at first, the volcano graphite then.
| VITIGNO | Nerello Mascalese |
|---|---|
| GRADAZIONE | 12,5% VOL |
| AREA DI PRODUZIONE | Santa Maria di Licodia (CT) |
| ALTITUDINE | 800 mt. |
| ALLEVAMENTO | Cordone speronato |
| DENSITÀ D’IMPIANTO | 5000 plants per ha |
| VINIFICAZIONE | Fermented in steel, aged in tonneaux |
NERELLO MASCALESE
The harvest
NERELLO MASCALESE
Vinification
Destemming is followed by 8/10 days of maceration in 30 hl thermo-scheduled vasts; aging in 30 hl oak barrels for 12 months.
NERELLO MASCALESE
Tasting notes
Deep ancient pink with light ruby red veins. On the nose raspberry, rose petals, cardamom. In mouth mineral, officinal herbs, white pepper. The finish is intense and sapid.
RESTIAMO IN CONTATTO