Alta Mora
Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2020
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood, followed by ageing in large 25hl barrels and tonneaux. |
| Other years | 2019 |
Description
A still, green red, a 2020 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo, 14% ABV, produced by Alta Mora in Sicily. A wine that expresses the power of the volcano through the purity of Nerello Mascalese. Essences of black cherry and plum embrace notes of violet and wild rose, with hints of mint and eucalyptus. Maceration at 28°C for 18-21 days. Aged in large 25hl barrels and tonneaux. Soft on the palate, with freshness and savory balance with velvety tannins. A wine that best expresses Etna's volcanic terroir, perfect for pairing with red meats and Sicilian cuisine.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
91/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Mario Ronco
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 44
Land and tradition are at the core of the philosophical and productive path of Alta Mora, whose award-winning wines are also particularly appreciated by our loyal xtraWine customers.
The wine factory built with typical local materials, such as lava and coccio pesto, ensures a magnificent integration with nature and zero-cost thermoregulation.
The resulting wines embody the characteristics and traits of a unique terroir. Read more
| Name | Alta Mora Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Alta Mora |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia, Feudo di Mezzo district |
| Climate | Altitude: 650 m. a.s.l. |
| Cultivation system | Sapling |
| Harvest | Manual, second ten days of October |
| Wine making | Crate harvest, destemming and soft pressing, maceration at 28 °C for 18-21 days. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood, followed by ageing in large 25hl barrels and tonneaux. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |