Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso 2017 Tascante Estate

Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso 2017 Tascante Estate

Tasca D’Almerita Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso 2017 from Tenuta Tascante represents the authentic expression of Etna’s terroir. Produced in the Rampante contrada, located at an average altitude of 740 meters above sea level, this wine encapsulates the volcanic soul of Etna’s northern slope. With Nerello Mascalese vines grown on soils of volcanic origin, this wine embodies the uniqueness and complexity of the Etnean landscape.

Wine Characteristics:

• Grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese
• Appellation: Etna DOC
• Vineyard Area: North slope of Etna volcano – Contrada Rampante, Castiglione di Sicilia – Catania – Sicily
• Soils: Formation of volcanic origin with different lithological characterization
• Year of Planting: 2000
• Altitude: 740 m above sea level.
• Vineyard Exposure: Northeast – Southwest
• Breeding System: Espalier
• Type of Pruning: Spurred Cordon
• Density of Strains per Ha: 5000
• Yield Quintals of Grapes per Ha: 55 ql
• Harvest time: October 20
• Fermentation: Traditional in red
• Fermentation Temperature: 25/30°C
• Length of Fermentation: 8 days
• Malolactic Fermentation: Complete
• Aging: 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months
• Alcohol content: 13.5 percent vol.

Tasting Notes: Tasca D’Almerita Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso 2017 offers a complex and enveloping flavor profile. With a bouquet of red fruits, spices and earthy notes, this wine has an elegant and harmonious structure. Full malolactic fermentation contributes to the wine’s remarkable smoothness and persistence in the mouth.

Explore the authenticity and beauty of the Etnean territory with Tasca D’Almerita Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso 2017 from Tenuta Tascante. Buy now and experience a unique taste and tradition!