Etna Rosso Arcuria Graci DOC 2019 cl 75

Etna Rosso Arcuria Graci 2019

Grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese 100%

Production area: ancient vineyard on the northeast slope of Etna, Passopisciaro – Castiglione di Sicilia in the Province of Catania.

Soil type: brown, volcanic in origin rich in skeleton, frank sandy to sandy loam, neutral ph, noncalcareous, rich to very rich in iron and high in nitrogen.

Type of planting: sapling bred to espalier.

Strain density per ha: between 6000 and 10000.

Harvest: last week of October.

Vinification: traditional red wine without the use of selected yeasts, without temperature control in truncated oak vats, maceration in contact with the skins for 30 to 90 days.

Maturation: 24 months in large oak vats with spontaneous malolactic fermentation and another 6 months in bottle.

Organoleptic characteristics:

• Color: ruby red.
• Nose: elegant and complex with aromas of small berries, hints of Mediterranean scrub, graphite and woody nuances.
• Taste: good structure, is broad with fine tannic texture, nice freshness, crisp mineral veins with smoky suggestions. Savory and persistent finish.

Serving temperature: 16/18 °C

Food pairings: excellent with grilled and roasted white or red meats.