Federico Graziani
Etna Chinato 0.5L
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Uve Rosse |
- Type and alcohol content: Aromatised fortified red wine, 18% vol, 0.5 L bottle
- Production method: Maceration of cinchona extracts and botanicals in Etna Rosso wine
- Botanical composition: Cinchona Succirubra 1.16% and Cinchona Calisaya 0.73% with Sicilian herbs
- Tasting profile: Warm and enveloping sip, balance between sweetness and the bitterness of cinchona
- Serving temperature and pairings: 14-16 °C with dark chocolate, spiced desserts, blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Federico Graziani Etna Chinato Officinale di Monte is an aromatised fortified red wine based on a solid foundation of Etna Rosso. It displays a deep ruby red colour, enhanced by amber highlights, and releases intense aromas of Mediterranean scrub, medicinal herbs and balsamic nuances. The palate is warm and enveloping, characterised by a precise balance between sweetness and the typical bitter note of cinchona. Conceived as a meditation wine, it expresses its full potential when served at 14-16 °C, ideally accompanying dark chocolate, spiced desserts and blue cheeses.
Where it comes from
This chinato is crafted in Sicily, from vineyards located on the northern and north-western slopes of Mount Etna. The vines stretch at altitudes between 600 and 1,200 metres, sinking their roots deep into rich volcanic soils. The manual cultivation of these small plots is constantly adapted to the mountain’s variable microclimate. This unique terroir forges a base wine with a bold profile, able to embrace the infusion of botanicals while preserving its pronounced structure. The extreme environment encourages the concentration of aromatic components, offering a faithful expression of the territory.
How it is produced
The production process is based on the maceration in wine of plant extracts and precious aromatic botanicals. The blend includes extracts of Cinchona Succirubra and Cinchona Calisaya with local elements such as fig and olive leaves, bay, capers and prickly pear flowers. Careful management of the sugar content perfectly balances the bitter strength of the roots, outlining a marked herbal and spicy complexity. This meticulous work results in a broad and structured profile in the glass, capable of evolving positively over time and ensuring a remarkable longevity of 10-15 years.
History and Curiosities
Born on the northern slopes of the volcano, this artisan Etna Chinato combines the skilful manual care of small plots with a rich tradition of liqueur making. Officinale di Monte comes to life from a refined Etna Rosso, enriched with cinchona extracts and local botanicals, including prickly pear flowers, capers and bay leaves. The result of vines grown on precious volcanic soils up to 1,200 metres above sea level, it offers an enveloping sip for meditation, capable of evolving in the bottle for up to fifteen years.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
For the past 2000 years, people here have been growing vineyards in small plots of land reclaimed from the mountain, living in symbiosis with the volcano and adapting to the power and unpredictability of its elements. This is slow and ancient work, carried out by hand with toil, passion, and respect. Read more
| Name | Federico Graziani Etna Chinato Officinale di Monte 0.5L |
|---|---|
| Type | Red fortified wine dessert wine aromatised |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Uve Rosse |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Federico Graziani |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the northern slopes of the volcano, this artisan Etna Chinato combines the skilful manual care of small plots with a rich tradition of liqueur making. Officinale di Monte comes to life from a refined Etna Rosso, enriched with cinchona extracts and local botanicals, including prickly pear flowers, capers and bay leaves. The result of vines grown on precious volcanic soils up to 1,200 metres above sea level, it offers an enveloping sip for meditation, capable of evolving in the bottle for up to fifteen years. |
| Origin | Northern and north-western slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily |
| Soil composition | Volcanic soils |
| Production technique | Maceration of cinchona extracts and aromatic botanicals in Etna Rosso wine with the addition of sugar and alcohol |
| Wine making | Extracts of cinchona and aromatic botanicals macerated in Etna Rosso wine with the addition of sugar and alcohol. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |