Etna Rosso Doc 2021 - Davide Fregonese

Intense and vinous nose, notes of ripe fruit and Mediterranean scrub. The vines are grown in the Montedolce/Solicchiata district, on the North East side of Etna: a very generous volcanic terroir that gives elegance and structure to Nerello Mascalese (with small percentages of other native varieties). The splendid vineyards are cultivated with an espalier training system, at an altitude of 730/750 m slm , with a north, north-east exposure. The harvest takes place in mid-October, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 10 days, with daily pumping over and a délestage in the middle of the period, and always aging in steel. Ruby red in color to the eye, Sicilian Nerello Mascalese tells the territory with intensity; the savory and mineral sensations given by the volcanic lands stand out in particular. The nose is intense and vinous, with fruity hints of ripe fruit, with the fresh boost of rhubarb and Mediterranean scrub, accompanied by notes of resin and oriental woods. The taste is decidedly succulent, pleasantly progressive, with perfect acidity and delicate tannins, and a persistent and savory finish. Perfect in combination with first courses seasoned with meat sauce and stuffed baked pasta; also excellent to accompany mushroom soup, sausage with gravy and Wellington-style fillet.