Aroma: a fruity wine, with hints of forest fruits, marasca cherry, currant, spiced with vanilla, black pepper and a balsamic touch.
Taste: a balanced wine, fresh and smooth, excellent tannins and persistence.
Grape
Nerello Mascalese 90%, Nerello Cappuccio 10%
Area of production
Northern slopes of Mount Etna from different Contrada (areas)
Altitude
750-600 metres a.s.l
Soil
Volcanic, mainly sandy, rich in gravel and organic substances
Alcohol content
14%
Vinification
Vinified in steel with temperature checks up to 25 degrees and maceration for 7-10 days
Colour
Intense carmine red
Harvest:
Manual
Training system:
Alberello and espalier system
Plant density:
Alberello system 8000 plants per hectare
Espalier system 5050 plants per hectare
Grape harvest:
October