{"product_id":"girolamo-russo-etna-rosso-san-lorenzo-piano-delle-colombe-2022","title":"Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso San Lorenzo Piano delle Colombe 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Etna Rosso San Lorenzo Piano delle Colombe by Girolamo Russo is a still red wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. An expression of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e area, it stands out for its elegant and measured style. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby colour, revealing a mineral character on the palate and a \u003cstrong\u003edefined tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Careful management in the cellar preserves aromatic clarity, resulting in a deep flavour profile capable of evolving into a harmonious balance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Contrada San Lorenzo of Randazzo, on the northern slope of the volcano at an \u003cstrong\u003ealtitude of 750 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e. The eighty-year-old vines are cultivated using a modified bush-trained system, with deliberately low yields. The roots delve into a \u003cstrong\u003esandy volcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in minerals, which imparts tension and verticality to the sip. The area's distinctive \u003cstrong\u003emountain climate\u003c\/strong\u003e plays a decisive role, shaping the territorial character, the dry finish, and the balanced structure of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place at the end of October. Vinification begins with fermentation driven by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by an eighteen-day maceration on the skins to gradually extract the tannic structure. In spring, spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurs. The wine matures for eighteen months in \u003cstrong\u003esecond-use oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This process concludes with a long \u003cstrong\u003eageing in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for stabilising the substance and integrating the nuances of the wood with the volcanic essence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn at an altitude of 750 metres on the northern slopes of the volcano, the \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Rosso DOC Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano delle Colombe 2021 by Girolamo Russo exudes innate elegance. This masterpiece of pure Nerello Mascalese comes to life from \u003cstrong\u003eeighty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in deep volcanic soil, bestowing the glass with extraordinary and refined minerality. Spontaneously fermented and aged for eighteen months in oak, this wine expresses a unique complexity, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e95 points by Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e. A captivating red that tells the authentic and prestigious soul of the Sicilian terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Girolamo Russo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47941255987371,"sku":"62705","price":224.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/girolamo-russo-etna-rosso-san-lorenzo-piano-delle-colombe-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}