{"product_id":"frank-cornelissen-susucaru-rosso-2025","title":"Frank Cornelissen Susucaru Rosso 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusucaru Rosso is a \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Sicilian red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted by Frank Cornelissen, representing the Terre Siciliane. It is created from a balanced blend of Nerello Mascalese, Alicante Bouschet, Minnella Bianca, Nerello Cappuccio and Uva Francesa. The glass reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efragrant and elegant profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of a sustainable agricultural approach. The exclusive use of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and skin maceration give the sip a solid structure, offering an authentic narrative of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located in the \u003cstrong\u003enorthern valley of Etna\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area of eastern Sicily characterised by extraordinary soil and climate conditions. Frank Cornelissen cultivates these lands respecting the natural rhythms of the vine. The \u003cstrong\u003eactive volcanic terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts a clear mineral imprint to the wine, ensuring a taut and vibrant drink. This deep connection with its origin shapes a structured texture, ideal for pairing with \u003cstrong\u003eflavourful meat dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, pork-based preparations and refined cheese selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction involves destemming, gentle crushing and constant manual punch-downs. Fermentation starts spontaneously via pied-de-cuve, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of about thirty days to extract the material progressively. Ageing takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eneutral fibreglass vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, containers chosen to preserve the original nuances of the fruit without any external interference. This rigorous \u003cstrong\u003elow-intervention methodology\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the varietal character with extreme technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusucaru Rosso 2024 embodies the vision of Frank Cornelissen, a pioneer since 2001 on \u003cstrong\u003eMount Etna, an active volcano\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sourced from old vineyards on the northern slope, this organic wine expresses a deep respect for nature through a minimal intervention approach. The winemaking process involves the use of a pied-de-cuve with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and a skin maceration of around thirty days. The result is an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eexpression of the Sicilian terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering the glass an authentic structure and a vibrant, fragrant personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frank Cornelissen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691883085995,"sku":"62419","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/frank-cornelissen-susucaru-rosso-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}