Alta Mora
Etna Rosso Guardiola 2019
Other years:
2020| Denomination | Etna DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood, followed by ageing in large 25 hl barrels and tonneaux. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Etna Rosso Guardiola 2019 |
| Color | Luminous ruby red. |
| Perfume | Olfactory range that expresses itself on notes of small red fruits, dog rose, wilting violets, walnut husk, then mineral sensations of graphite and undergrowth scrub. Peppermint and almond accompany timbres of black pepper, cardamom, black fondant and leather. |
| Taste | Soft palate with a great and pleasant perception of freshness supported by a satisfying saline component. Dense and velvety tannic baggage. Articulate persistence. |
| Region | Sicily |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2020 |
Description
Still red Etna DOC, 14% ABV, produced by Alta Mora. 100% Nerello Mascalese, 0.75L bottle, 2019 vintage. An Etna Rosso born on the slopes of the volcano, a wine that expresses the strength and elegance of the Sicilian terroir. Since 2013, Alta Mora has brought together the winemaking of five Sicilian districts under a single brand: Pietramarina, Guardiola, Verzella, Feudo di Mezzo, and Solicchiata sull’Etna. All these districts, specifically selected by Alta Mora, share important characteristics: a territory enriched by lava flows and an altitude between 600 and 900 meters, allowing the vines to grow in a unique terroir. Manual harvest in the second ten days of October, maceration at 28 degrees C for 18-21 days. Aged in large 25 hl barrels and tonneaux. A bouquet of red berries, wild rose, wilting violet, and walnut husks unfold, followed by mineral notes of graphite and brushwood. Peppermint and almond complement notes of black pepper, cardamom, dark chocolate, and leather. The palate is smooth, with a great and pleasant sense of freshness supported by a satisfying saline component. Dense and velvety tannins. A well-structured finish.
Awards
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2019
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
94/100
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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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
91/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Oenologist: Mario Ronco
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 44
Land and tradition are at the core of the philosophical and productive path of Alta Mora, whose award-winning wines are also particularly appreciated by our loyal xtraWine customers.
The wine factory built with typical local materials, such as lava and coccio pesto, ensures a magnificent integration with nature and zero-cost thermoregulation.
The resulting wines embody the characteristics and traits of a unique terroir. Read more
| Name | Alta Mora Etna Rosso Guardiola 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Alta Mora |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia, contrada Guardiola |
| Climate | Altitude: 800 000 m. a.s.l. |
| Cultivation system | Sapling |
| Harvest | Manual, second ten days of October |
| Wine making | Crate harvesting, destemming and soft pressing, maceration at 28 °C for 18-21 days. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood, followed by ageing in large 25 hl barrels and tonneaux. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |