Carranco
Etna Rosso Villa dei Baroni 2021
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | Aged for about 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
- DOC Origin: Etna Rosso DOC Sicily from the Carranco Contrada, northern slope of Etna
- Grapes and vineyards: 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio from fifty-year-old vines
- Aromas: hints of rose and red fruits, notes of citron; refined, fresh and elegant nose
- Taste: strawberry and black cherry with accents of black pepper and rhubarb; intense body, persistent finish
- Vinification: fermentation in concrete at 24–26 °C, twelve months ageing in Slavonian oak
Description
What kind of wine is it
Etna 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 aromas of red fruits 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 savoury and silky tannin, which ensures a long persistence capable of developing complex tertiary and animal notes over time.
Where does it come from
The 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 volcanic soils 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 marked freshness and a defined mineral imprint, enhancing a savoury tannic texture that fully reflects the Sicilian territorial identity.
How is it produced
Production begins with the harvest in mid-October. Fermentation takes place in cement vats at a controlled temperature to best manage extraction and maintain the aromatic precision of the grapes. The wine then matures in large Slavonian oak barrels 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 persistent finish, ideal for pairing with red meats, cured meats and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Born on the northern slope of the volcano, in Castiglione di Sicilia, Villa dei Baroni 2021 embodies the historical memory of fifty-year-old vineyards 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 ageing in Slavonian oak for twelve months refines its structure, imparting silky tannins and a vibrant savouriness that ensure the wine develops in a complex and fascinating way over time.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2017
- Oenologist: Vincenzo Bambina
- Bottles produced: 35.000
- Hectares: 7
Carranco was born from the meeting of Borgogno and Tornatore, a blend of history, experience, and authentic Ethnean roots.
The vineyards are located on the volcano's northern flank, and only traditional methods of vinification are used. It only grows native vines, primarily Nerello Mescalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante, which are the purest expressions of Etna, and it is from the volcanic soils that they draw the power, strength, and explosiveness of each eruption. Read more
| Name | Carranco Etna Rosso Villa dei Baroni 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Carranco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the northern slope of the volcano, in Castiglione di Sicilia, Villa dei Baroni 2021 embodies the historical memory of fifty-year-old vineyards 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 ageing in Slavonian oak for twelve months refines its structure, imparting silky tannins and a vibrant savouriness that ensure the wine develops in a complex and fascinating way over time. |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia, Contrada Carranco (northern slope of Mount Etna) |
| Climate | Altitude: 500 m a.s.l. Exposure: North-South. |
| Soil composition | Volcanic |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24-26 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete vats (24–26 °C) using traditional methods; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 12 months |
| Wine making | Fermentation in cement tanks at a controlled temperature (24–26 °C); ageing for approximately 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Aging | Aged for about 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |