Le Sabbie dell'Etna 2020 Etna Rosso D.O.C. Firriato lt.0,75

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D.O.C.

An aristocratic, bold wine with a decisive personality, it fully reveals the extraordinary terroir that is found near the volcano where the wine is grown. The captivating brilliant ruby red colour hints at the delicious bouquet that suggest red fruits and spices; most evident are black currants, prunes, cinnamon and black pepper. The palate has excellent

concentration and is long, warm and enveloping, with elegant, pleasing tannins

Classification D.O.C. Etna

Grape varieties 80% Nerello Mascalese 20% Nerello Cappuccio

Vineyards location <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Territory of Castiglione di Sicilia – hillside 600/700 mt. a.s.m.

Soil composition Vulcanic

Training system Cordon trained, spur pruned

Nr. Vines per hectare n° 5.500 / 6.000

Yields per hectare 8.600 kg

Harvest Hand-picking III decade of September / I decade of October

Fermentation Temperature 26°-28°C

Production method Traditional vinification in red fermenters followed by maturation in Slavonian oak casks for 7 months

Period of fermentation 10 days

Maturation 7 months in Slavonian oak casks

Alcohol 14 % by vol.

Tasting notes Brilliant ruby red colour at the delicious bouquet notes; hints of cinnamon, black pepper, prunes and black currant . Persistent and concentrated with elegant pleasing tannins

Production 80.000 bottles

Glass Tulip-shaped goblets of medium size and

height

Serving temperature 16 - 18° C.

Pairing Ideal accompaniment to roast, grilled meat, game and flavoured medium-aged cheese

Format 750 ml

Sicilian wines Firriato Etna Rosso