Nicosia Sosta Tre Santi Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2013

Nicosia Sosta Tre Santi Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2013

Nicosia, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Nerello Mascalese

HK$ 250.00
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Sicily - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Nicosia Sosta Tre Santi Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2013
Exclusive collection of long-aged reds and classic method sparkling wines produced in a limited edition, with only grapes from the 'Cru' of the Monte Gorna and Contrada Bonincontro estates. The name Sosta Tre Santi is a tribute to Trecastagni, an ancient village where the winery stands, and to its patron saints Alfio, Cirino and Filadelfo, who on their journey to martyrdom stopped in the town where even today they are reserved a great devotion .

Colour

Ruby red tending to take garnet reflections with aging

Bouquet

Intense and spicy with elegant notes of red fruit and aromatic herbs and strong balsamic hints

Flavour

Elegant, full and harmonious, of great persistence

Pairing

Excellent with red meat, cured meats and long-aged cheeses

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Features

Name Nicosia Sosta Tre Santi Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2013
Type Red still
Classification DOC Etna Rosso
Year 2013
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Soil composition Land composed of volcanic sands, derived from the decay of lava masses, very rich in minerals, placed at an altitude ranging from 700 to 750 m s.l.m. with considerable temperature variations between day and night; breeding system: spurred cordon backing
Harvest Manual in boxes, in the second or third week of October
Vinification Maceration: cold for 24 hours Fermentation: in contact with the skins for 3 weeks at a temperature of about 22 ° C
Ageing In French oak barrels for 12 months and at least 12 months in bottle
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Excellent with red meat, cured meats and long-aged cheeses

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James Suckling
93/100 
2013
xtraWine
92/100 
2013
Robert Parker
90/100 
2012
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It was back in 1898 when Francesco Nicosia, the current owner's great-grandfather, decided to open the first wine shop in Trecastagni on the eastern slope of Mount Etna. These were golden times for Etna wine, which even then was known and appreciated...

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