Etna Rosso Guardiola 2022

Description

Still red wine from Etna DOC, 14.5% ABV, produced by Tenuta delle Terre Nere. Blend: 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio. 2022 vintage. A wine that expresses the power of the volcano, produced with grapes grown on the northern slope of Etna at 850-900 m above sea level. Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (28-30 °C) and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged in barriques, tonneaux, and large barrels (10-30 hl) of French oak (20% new wood). Bottling after 16-18 months of aging in wood and 1 month of aging in steel. Complex, with a balsamic note reminiscent of Mediterranean aromatic herbs. Pale ruby color with orange reflections. Elegant, balanced, with a pleasant acidic-tannic note.

Details

Perfume

Complex, with a balsamic note reminiscent of Mediterranean herbs.

Color

Soft ruby red with orange reflections.

Taste

Elegant, balanced, with a pleasant acid-tannic note.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

From this winery

• Start up year: 2002
• Oenologist: Calogero Statella
• Bottles produced: 300.000
• Hectares: 35

Tenuta delle Terre Nere is located on the northern slope of the Etna volcano. The wines are produced from vineyards in three crus: Guardiola, Calderara and Feudo di Mezzo. The extremely special soil and climate conditions, together with the high altitude, make these wines similar to Burgundy or Barolo. Since the 2004 vintage, the company has been self-sufficient, and the grapes are vinified in the new cellars. The winery has been converting to organic farming since 2007. It has been officially certified since the 2010 vintage. Read more

Sicily

Technical Sheet

Name	Terre Nere Etna Rosso Guardiola 2022
Type	Red still
Denomination	Etna DOC
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Vendor	Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Origin	Contrada Guardiola, municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia (CT)
Climate	Exposure: north slope of Etna at 850-900 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition	Volcanic soil, mixture of sand, pumice and volcanic ash, discrete presence of skeleton.
Cultivation system	Traditional Etnean sapling with single brace.
Yield per hectare	4 tons.
Harvest	Second ten days of October
Fermentation temperature	28-30 °C
Wine making	Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (28-30 °C) and spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Aging	In barriques, tonneaux and large barrels (10-30 hl) of French oak (20% new wood). Bottled after 16 8 months of ageing in wood and 1 month of ageing in steel.
Year production	3500 bottles
Allergens	Contains sulphites