Tasting note
Soft red from the Sicilian Nerello Mascalese grape, packed with plums, raspberries and green tomato leaves.
Viticulture
In the unique terroir of Etna, vineyards are planted 600 to 800 metres above sea level. The training systems used are the controspalliera and alberello and the density is 5000 to 10000 plants per hectare.
Vinification
The grapes are picked into crates and refrigerated at once at 10° before being selected by hand. After destemming and crushing, they ferment at 25° for 12 days with two mixing over each day. After about 18 days they are pressed with a vertical press. Maturation in barriques previously used 2 or 3 times for about 6 months
Food Match
Pasta sauces based on tomatoes, red meat, spicy sauces and aged cheese.