Terrazze dell'Etna
Etna Rosso Cirneco 2019
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | 18 months in wood and 18 months ageing in bottle |
- Etna DOC 2019: still Sicilian red wine made exclusively from Nerello Mascalese grapes, 14% vol
- Bush-trained vineyards: over 60 years old in Bocca d’Orzo (Randazzo), on volcanic soils
- Prolonged maceration: aged for 18 months in wood and a further 18 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: hints of small fruits and vanilla, volcanic note and ruby colour
- Pairings: red meats, pork, game and mature cheeses; serve at 18-20 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Terrazze dell’Etna Etna Rosso Cirneco is a still red wine that expresses the soul of Etna. Made from Nerello Mascalese grapes, it appears in the glass as an intense ruby red with violet highlights. The bouquet is broad, with notes of small fruits, vanilla and a typical volcanic hint. On the palate, it is warm and robust, with an excellent structural balance between acidity, tannic texture and smoothness. The dynamic finish elegantly accompanies red meats, pork, hare and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Bocca d’Orzo, in Randazzo, on the slopes of Etna. The vines are cultivated using the traditional Etnean bush vine system, with a density of eight thousand plants per hectare. The vineyard includes many old vines over sixty years old, rooted in volcanic soils. This habitat enjoys a cool and breezy climate, with strong temperature variations between day and night. The wine’s name pays homage to the Cirneco, a native Sicilian dog, symbolising the bond between strength and natural elegance.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place at the end of October. Terrazze dell’Etna carries out long macerations to extract the best aromatic components. Afterwards, the wine matures for eighteen months in wooden barrels, an essential step to smooth the tannins. This is followed by a further eighteen months of bottle ageing, ensuring excellent longevity over time. To fully appreciate its qualities, a brief decanting is recommended and serving between eighteen and twenty degrees.
History and Curiosities
The Cirneco from Terrazze dell’Etna originates in Bocca d’Orzo from goblet-trained vines over sixty years old. Its name pays tribute to the native Sicilian hunting dog of the same name, whose elegance and untamed strength are reflected in the wine. Under the guidance of oenologist Riccardo Cotarella, the winemaking process is characterised by long, controlled macerations, followed by 18 months of ageing in wood and the same period in bottle. A majestic Etna DOC, which promises an extraordinary longevity estimated between ten and fifteen years.
Awards
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2019
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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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2008
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 36
Ancient head-trained vines over 60 years old give life to Cirneco: Etna Rosso, whose name is a tribute to the volcano's native hunting dog, which possesses the wine's equal characteristics in terms of elegance and strength.
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| Name | Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Rosso Cirneco 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red 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 | Terrazze dell'Etna |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Cirneco from Terrazze dell’Etna originates in Bocca d’Orzo from goblet-trained vines over sixty years old. Its name pays tribute to the native Sicilian hunting dog of the same name, whose elegance and untamed strength are reflected in the wine. Under the guidance of oenologist Riccardo Cotarella, the winemaking process is characterised by long, controlled macerations, followed by 18 months of ageing in wood and the same period in bottle. A majestic Etna DOC, which promises an extraordinary longevity estimated between ten and fifteen years. |
| Origin | Località Bocca d’Orzo, Randazzo (Catania) |
| Climate | Cool and breezy with a significant temperature difference between day and night |
| Soil composition | Volcanic |
| Cultivation system | Etna bush vine |
| Plants per hectare | 8,000 plants/hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q/Ha |
| Harvest | Third decade of October |
| Production technique | Long and controlled macerations |
| Wine making | Long and controlled macerations. |
| Aging | 18 months in wood and 18 months ageing in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |