Etna Rosso Villa dei Baroni 2020

Description

Etna Rosso DOC, 13.5% ABV, produced by Carranco in Sicily, 2020 vintage. A wine born on the slopes of Etna, a tribute to the strength and elegance of Nerello Mascalese. The nose is very refined with clear hints of red fruit, but also floral, fresh, and elegant. Ruby red, not too intense. On the palate, it is structured and balanced, with fruity notes of strawberry and black cherry. Spicier notes, black pepper and rhubarb, also stand out. On the palate, it is structured and balanced, full-bodied, and intense. Finally, the tannins are savory and silky, with a lovely persistence. Over time, it acquires more animal notes, and tertiary aromas emerge. A wine that pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, aged cheeses, and cured meats.

Details

Perfume

The nose is very fine with clear hints of red fruits but also floral, fresh and elegant.

Color

Ruby red, not too intense.

Taste

The palate is structured and balanced, with fruity hints of strawberry and black cherry. There are also more spicy notes, black pepper and rhubarb. In the mouth, it is structured and balanced, full-bodied, intense. Finally, the tannin is savoury and silky, with a nice persistence. With time it acquires more animal scents, and tertiary aromas emerge.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Carranco

From this winery

• Start up year: 2017
• Oenologist: Vincenzo Bambina
• Bottles produced: 35.000
• Hectares: 7

Caranco is located in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the slopes of the volcano Etna, within the Contrada that bears his Caranco is located in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the slopes of the volcano Etna, within the Contrada that bears his name.

Carranco was born from the meeting of Borgogno and Tornatore, a blend of history, experience, and authentic Ethnean roots. 

The vineyards are located on the volcano's northern flank, and only traditional methods of vinification are used. It only grows native vines, primarily Nerello Mescalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante, which are the purest expressions of Etna, and it is from the volcanic soils that they draw the power, strength, and explosiveness of each eruption. Read more

Sicily

Technical Sheet

Name	Carranco Etna Rosso Villa dei Baroni 2020
Type	Red still
Denomination	Etna DOC
Vintage	2020
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Nerello Mascalese
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Vendor	Carranco
Origin	Castiglione di Sicilia Contrada Carranco
Climate	Altitude: 500 m. a.s.l. Exposure: North-South.
Soil composition	Volcanic
Cultivation system	Spurred cordon.
Plants per hectare	4000
Harvest	Mid-October
Fermentation temperature	24-26 °C
Wine making	Fermentation takes place in cement vats at temperatures of 24 - 26 °C.
Aging	In large Slavonian oak barrels for about 12 months.
Allergens	Contains sulphites