Firriato
Cavanera Etna Rosso Contrada Zucconero 2021
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak tonneaux of most of the wine. Maturation in bottle: At least 6 months. |
Description
It encapsulates the energy of the volcano with elegance and depth, remaining faithful to the earth by nature. Cavanera Contrada Zucconerò is born from Nerello Mascalese grapes grown within a Cru in Contrada Zucconerò in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northeast side of Mount Etna. An Etna D.O.C. red that possesses the essence of the volcano’s peculiar traits, founded on character and longevity.
Awards
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2021
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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2021
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Giovanni Di Giovanna, Paolo Errante
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 490
The company, nevertheless, is always projected towards the future and to the enhancement of the territory, in particular, at the moment, it is very focused with its efforts on the Etna area. Read more
| Name | Firriato Cavanera Etna Rosso Contrada Zucconero 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Firriato |
| Origin | Territory of the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) - Contrada: Zucconerò |
| Climate | Exposure: Northern side, 800 meters above sea level. |
| Soil composition | Sandy soils of various grain sizes characterized by a significant presence of stones with a good state of aggregation due to the presence of organic substance. |
| Cultivation system | Alberello Etneo |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Yield per hectare | 60/70 q. |
| Harvest | 2st decade of October. Manual collection in boxes. |
| Wine making | Traditional in red at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation: completed. |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak tonneaux of most of the wine. Maturation in bottle: At least 6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |