Description
APPELLATION OF ORIGIN: D.O.C. Etna ( Certified Organic)
TYPE OF WINE: Red
GRAPE SOURCE: Linguaglossa (CT).
VARIETAL: Blend of Nerello Macalese and Mantellato
VINEYARD YEAR: 1998
YIELD PER HECTARE: 60 quintals.
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: Long maceration, temperature controlled fermentation with indigenous yeast.
HARVEST PERIOD: Mid-October
VINIFICATION: Long maceration, temperature controlled fermentation with indigenous yeast.
FERMENTATION TANKS: In 50 hl oak barrels for 12 months.
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 14°C / 16°C.
BOTTLING PERIOD: End of May.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14,5% vol.
AGEING CAPAClTY: Grapes left to dry in the sun for approximately 30 days.( Sun ripped)