Rossobrillo

Denomination of Origin Etna Rosso D.O.C
Vintage 2021
Grape Variety 95% Nerello Mascalese - 5% Nerello Cappuccio
Alcohol content 13%

 18,00

The wine, farmed and vinified with a respect for nature, comes from the north side of the Mount Etna volcano. Emilio’s enthusiasm and optimism for these young vineyards of Nerello Mascalese result in a convivial wine to be shared with friends.

Location of vineyard

Contrada Martinella, Linguaglossa/ Contrada Purgatorio, Biancavilla (CT)

Annual production

2.500

Wine color

Ruby Red with purple shades

Aroma

Hints of red fruits with spicy tones and mineral notes.

Taste

Young, wraparound, soft and delicate tannin. Good persistence.

Food pairing

Cured meat, matured cheese, tasty first courses and main courses of meat

Service temperature

16°/18° C

Soil

Volcanic, sandy and mineral rich soil

Age

Alberello di vigna giovane Alberello di vigna di oltre 40 anni

Altitude

600/ 700 metri s.l.m.

Area

2 hectares

Exposure

Etna North and Etna south

Planting density

4500 plants per hectare

Certification

Organic not yet certified

Harvest time

9 September 2021

Harvesting method

Manual

Vinification

Rasping, pressing, fermentation. Pneumatic soft pressing

Yeasts

Indigenous

Maceration

8 days

Temperature

22°/24° C

Malolactic

Malolactic fermentation in steel

Aging

Steel fermentation for 12 months and at least 4 months in the bottle

Filtering

No filtration, racking and natural decanting