Etna Rosso Contrada Montelaguardia DOC Fragore Luxury 2017 - Donnafugata

Fragore 2017 conquers for its extraordinary complexity and volcanic elegance. Donnafugata 's Etna Rosso Cru is the precious fruit of Contrada Montelaguardia's Nerello Mascalese. With a wide and deep bouquet, it has hints of spices and berries combined with mineral and balsamic notes. On the palate it reflects its bouquet and offers important tannins and a finish of remarkable persistence. DENOMINATION: Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia. GRAPES: Nerello Mascalese a black grape variety that in this unique volcanic terroir gives life to the prestigious Etna appellation. PRODUCTION AREA: Eastern Sicily, north side of Etna, in the Montelaguardia district of Randazzo. TERRITORIES : altitude of 750 meters above sea level, the composition of the lava soil with a sandy texture is characterized by a subacid-neutral reaction and by a good organic endowment. Deep, rich in minerals, the lava soil allows a strong root expansion. VINEYARD : espalier training with spurred cordon pruning and a density of about 4,500 plants per hectare, and sapling training with about 6,900 plants per hectare yield of 45 - 50 quintals per hectare.