ETNA ROSSO PREPHYLLOXERA DOP BIO

DESCRIPTION
Ruby red in colour, it has a large bouquet of spicy and floral scents followed by fruits of the undergrowth. On the palate, marked minerality and delicate tannins. Serving temperature 16-18° C.

Denomination: Etna DOP
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese 80% Nerello Cappuccio 20%
Production area : North Etna
Vineyard area in Ha: 2
Altitude: 700-800 meters
Soil type: volcanic
Vineyard age: 130-140 years (Prephylloxera)
Plant density: 4500 plants
Training system: Spurred cordon
Ql. Grapes per Ha: about 70-80
Wine yield per QI. Grapes: about 70%.
Harvest Period: October/ November
Climatic trend: Hot-humid
Maceration in the grape: 30 days
Fermentation containers: Steel
Fermentation days: 12
Fermentation temperature: 22-24°C
Refinement: 4 years in Slavonian oak barrels
Bottle refinement: 1 year