Sabbie Etna Rosso - Firriato
Varietal: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio Alcohol %: 13.8
Appellation: D.O.C. Etna Ph: 3.25gr / liter
Soil: Loamy –sandy of volcanic origin, highly draining.
Residual Sugar: gr / liter Acidity: 5.91 gr / liter
Altitude: 550 to 700 m a.s.l
Exposure: North area side of the volcano.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose it offers typically mineral notes, ripe and elegant, well-defined aromas of blackcurrant, blueberries, plum jam, black cherry, pepper and dried violet. The palate is well balanced, harmonious, rich, warm and refined, endowed with sweet tannins that underline the long aromatic persistence and the satisfying and “juicy” finish
Vinification: The vinification carried out uncontrolled-temperature steel tanks in accordance to red wines tradition.
Aging: 6 months in the bottle
Food Pairing: Pair magnificently with fresh tomato sauces. Work well with more complex and earthy pasta sauces.
Accolades
2019 93 pts James Suckling