A classic, traditional Nerello Mascalese with tannins and sweetness of ripe fruit. Frank Cornelissen’s vision of a traditional, balanced and rich Northern Valley Etna wine.
Region: Etna, Northern Valley Location: comune of Castiglione di Sicilia Vineyards: Zottorinoto-Chiusa Spagnolo, Feudo di Mezzo-Porcaria, Rampante sottana, Crasà, Piano dei Daini Exposure: North, North-East Varietal: Nerello Mascalese 100% Average age of vines: 50+ years Vinification: Destemming and light crushing of the grapes Fermentation: starting with a “pied-de-cuve” using only indigenous yeasts and skin contact for about 50 days Aging: In neutral epoxy tanks from 2500 liters to 7000 liters for about 12 months Fining: No Filtering: Before bottling with PP cartridges of 5 micron Sulphur: values can vary from 15 to 50 mg/l., added or not, depending on the quality of grapes and stability of the wine. Annual production: 18.000 bottles First vintage: 2001 Denomination: Etna Rosso DOP or IGP Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese Bottle type: Dark burgundy bottle
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