Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Rosso Cirneco 2011

Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Rosso Cirneco 2011

Terrazze dell'Etna, 0,75 l - 14.00%
100% Nerello Mascalese

HK$ 290.00
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Sicily - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Rosso Cirneco 2011

Colour

Loaded ruby not very transparent with violet reflections.

Bouquet

Intense and broad in the nose, elegant with a spiced scent of vanilla, hints of small fruit well balanced, with an elegant lava scent.

Flavour

In the mouth it is warm and robust, with an excellent balance between acid, tannin and the soft components, very refined, persistence is excellent. Finishes with a striking softness and dynamism.

Pairing

Red meat, bird game or hare, hard cheese.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Rosso Cirneco 2011
Type Red still
Classification DOC Etna Rosso
Year 2011
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Origin Località Bocca d’Orzo - Randazzo (CT)
Climate Cool and ventilated with consistent changes in temperature between day and night.
Soil composition Volcanic-lava flow.
Cultivation system Free standing etneo.
No. plants per hectare 8,000 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare 60 q/ha
Harvest Third week of October.
Vinification Lengthy and controlled maceration.
Ageing 18 months in wood and 18 months of refinement in bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Red meat, bird game or hare, hard cheese.

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Vintage

Robert Parker
93/100 
2011
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2011
xtraWine
95/100 
2011
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2014
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2014
Vinous
91/100 
2012
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2008
Terrazze dell'Etna
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