{"product_id":"carranco-etna-rosso-villa-dei-baroni-2021","title":"Carranco Etna Rosso Villa dei Baroni 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Rosso Villa dei Baroni by Carranco is a still red wine with controlled designation of origin from Sicily, which interprets the territory through a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Aged in large oak barrels after fermentation in cement vats, it presents a ruby colour that is not too intense and reveals \u003cstrong\u003earomas of red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e combined with delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is balanced, with hints of strawberry and black cherry accompanied by accents of black pepper and rhubarb. The structure is supported by a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury and silky tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensures a long persistence capable of developing complex \u003cstrong\u003etertiary and animal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Castiglione di Sicilia, in Contrada Carranco, on the northern slope of Etna. The vineyards are located at five hundred metres above sea level on \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly rich in minerals. The fifty-year-old vines, trained using the spur-pruned cordon method, favour a clear expression of the fruit. This geographical position gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003emarked freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a defined mineral imprint, enhancing a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that fully reflects the Sicilian territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the harvest in mid-October. Fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003ecement vats\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature to best manage extraction and maintain the aromatic precision of the grapes. The wine then matures in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for about twelve months. This ageing process calibrates the structure while respecting the identity of the grape varieties, resulting in a harmonious red with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for pairing with red meats, cured meats and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn on the northern slope of the volcano, in Castiglione di Sicilia, Villa dei Baroni 2021 embodies the historical memory of \u003cstrong\u003efifty-year-old vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in deep volcanic soils. This elegant Etna Rosso DOC celebrates the authenticity of Nerello Mascalese through traditional methods, such as fermentation in cement vats, which preserves its delicate floral and fruity aromas. The \u003cstrong\u003eageing in Slavonian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e for twelve months refines its structure, imparting silky tannins and a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e that ensure the wine develops in a complex and fascinating way over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carranco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46425334579371,"sku":"61078","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/carranco-etna-rosso-villa-dei-baroni-2021_61078_1_a30172ac-4a40-48ca-81c5-b55649b1345c.webp?v=1777047664","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/carranco-etna-rosso-villa-dei-baroni-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}