Maugeri
Etna Rosato Contrada Volpare 2024
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | The cold-clarified must is fermented 50% in steel and 50% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by ageing on fine lees for 4 months. |
- Origin: Still rosé from Contrada Volpare (Milo), vineyards located at 700 metres above sea level
- Grape variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese, with freshness and minerality typical of volcanic soils
- Vinification: Manual harvesting of the grapes, fermentation half in steel and half in tonneaux
- Ageing: Four months on fine lees, giving greater roundness and lively acidity
- Tasting notes and pairings: Hints of wild strawberries and citrus fruits, suitable for cured meats, shellfish and pasta dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Contrada Volpare Etna Rosato is a still wine from Etna, produced in Sicily by Maugeri exclusively from Nerello Mascalese grapes. The bouquet is lively, characterised by notes of wild strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant, enriched with delicate floral touches and hints of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it is juicy, with a pronounced minerality that leads to a pleasantly citrusy finish. The vinification, carried out partly in steel tanks and partly in French oak barrels, ensures an ideal balance between acidic tension and roundness.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the picturesque Contrada Volpare, in the municipality of Milo, located on the eastern slope of the volcano. The vineyards are an example of heroic viticulture, with bush-trained vines grown on steep terraces bordered by dry-stone walls made of lava stone. Thanks to the altitude of seven hundred metres and the eastern exposure, the vines benefit from a microclimate that preserves aromatic freshness. The volcanic sandy soil, rich in minerals, gives the wine a vibrant personality. Maugeri manages the estate following the principles of organic farming and sustainability.
How it is produced
Production begins in October with the manual harvesting of the bunches to ensure their integrity. In the winery, gentle pressing and cryomaceration allow for the delicate extraction of primary aromas. Fermentation takes place between steel and wood to safeguard the typical character of the grape variety. This is followed by careful ageing on fine lees for four months, which adds structure and a pleasant texture. Thanks to its versatility, it is excellent when paired with grilled shellfish, vegetarian dishes and charcuterie boards.
History and Curiosities
The Etna Rosato Contrada Volpare 2024 by Maugeri celebrates a family's return to its roots on the eastern slope of the volcano, in Milo. The result of heroic viticulture on steep terraces supported by lava stone walls, this pure Nerello Mascalese expresses the authentic soul of the volcanic sandy soils. After manual harvesting, the must ferments in both steel and French oak tonneaux, maturing on fine lees to acquire structure and elegance. An excellent wine, rated 92/100 by James Suckling, capable of combining passion and vibrant mineral energy.
Awards
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2024
92/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2020
- Oenologist: Emiliano Falsini
- Bottles produced: 40.000
- Hectares: 7
Renato remains a child of the 1960s, knowing every corner of the estate, with his children Carla, Michela and Paola accompanying him in every decision. Three professional women, who through the wine give expression to the intimate relationship between the calling of the land and their family values linked to environmental and social sustainability. Read more
| Name | Maugeri Etna Rosato Contrada Volpare 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Maugeri |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Etna Rosato Contrada Volpare 2024 by Maugeri celebrates a family's return to its roots on the eastern slope of the volcano, in Milo. The result of heroic viticulture on steep terraces supported by lava stone walls, this pure Nerello Mascalese expresses the authentic soul of the volcanic sandy soils. After manual harvesting, the must ferments in both steel and French oak tonneaux, maturing on fine lees to acquire structure and elegance. An excellent wine, rated 92/100 by James Suckling, capable of combining passion and vibrant mineral energy. |
| Origin | Contrada Volpare - Milo |
| Soil composition | Sandy volcanic soil, rich in minerals |
| Cultivation system | Bush-trained vines on small terraces with dry lava stone walls |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting of the grapes; gentle pressing with pneumatic press and cryomaceration; must clarified at low temperature; fermentation 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux; ageing on fine lees for 4 months. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes; gentle pressing with a pneumatic press and cryomaceration; must clarified at low temperature; fermentation 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux; ageing on fine lees for 4 months. |
| Aging | The cold-clarified must is fermented 50% in steel and 50% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by ageing on fine lees for 4 months. |
| Year production | 40000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |