Frank Cornelissen
Frank Cornelissen Susucaru Rosso 2024
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Nerello Mascalese, Alicante Bouschet, Minnella Bianca, Nerello Cappuccio, Uva Francesa |
| Aging | In neutral epoxy tanks from 2500 liters to 7000 liters. |
Description
Our entry-level red wine is a field-blend of mostly Nerello Mascalese (85%) with other local varietals from all our vineyards: Nerello Capuccio, Allicante Boushet, Minnella and Uva Francesa. Our Susucaru® Rosso expresses Etna as produced in a more traditional way of blending different contrada’s as well as different varietals to obtain a fragrant, elegant and fluid wine with structure and personality.
Details
Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 2001
- Hectares: 24
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| Name | Frank Cornelissen Susucaru Rosso 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Nerello Mascalese, Alicante Bouschet, Minnella Bianca, Nerello Cappuccio, Uva Francesa |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Frank Cornelissen |
| Origin | Picciolo, Malpasso, Campo Re, Crasà, Piano Daini, Feudo di Mezzo |
| Wine making | Destemming and light crushing of the grapes. Fermentation: starting with a "pied-de-cuve" using only indigenous yeasts and skin contact for about 30 days. |
| Aging | In neutral epoxy tanks from 2500 liters to 7000 liters. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |