CERTIFIED organic PRACTICES

According to our philosophy we conduct all works in the wineyards in full respect of nature, use only eco compatible products (zolfo and rame) and do all works by hand: from the pruning, weeding, hoeing to the harvest. When harvesting the grapes are selected by hand and according to the quality of the year destemmed and subequently pressed only partially.

OUR WINEYARDS LIE WITHIN THE ETNA DOC APPELLATION

ETNA ROSSO

characteristic ETNA ROSSO DOC

fermentation: traditional fermentation in little open vats under daily manual punching (pigeage) for 10 to 12 days

maturation: inox steel vessels for about 15 month untill it gets imbotteled

colour: rubin red, lively with slight nuances of violet

aroma: intense, rich and complex, with note of little red wild berries

taste: jucy, layered, balanced and elegant, typical acid vein that gives sense of freshness, good structure and persistence

alcoholic content: 14 degrees

serving temperature: 16/17 degrees

aging potential: 5-10 year

ETNA BiANCO
Sciara

Our ETNA BIANCO - SCIARA 1910 grows on lavastone at the altitude of 650m ASL and is produced from hand selected grapes of Carricante cultivated in our wineyard sourrounded by the lavastream of 1911 in Solicchiata on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.

ETNA
Rosato

Our ETNA ROSATO grows on lavastone at the altitude of 700m ASL and is produced from hand selected grapes of Nerello Mascalese from our wineyard located in Passopisciaro in Contrada Feudo di Mezzo - Porcaria on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.

characteristic ETNA Rosato DOC

fermentation: after a short marceration with the skins followed by a gentle pressing, slow fermentation at controlled temperature

maturation: inox steel vessels for about 6 month until it gets imbotteled

colour: pale salmon pink with coral reflections

aroma: intense and refined with fresh citrus notes and hints of small fragrant red fruits, delicate floral undertones

taste: fresh and juicy, with a pleasant texture supported by good sapidity and vibrant acidity

alcoholic content: 12,5 degrees

serving temperature: 8-10 degrees

aging potential: 2/3 years

Contrada Feudo Di Mezzo

Our CONTRADA FEUDO DI MEZZO grows on lavastone at the altitude of 700m ASL and is produced from hand selected grapes of Nerello Mascalese from our wineyard in Passopisciaro in Contrada Feudo di Mezzo - Porcaria on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.

characteristic Contrada Feudo di Mezzo DOC

fermentation: traditional fermentation in little open vats with a high percentage of whole grapes under daily manual punching (pigeage) for 10 to 12 days

maturation: used bariques for about 18 month untill it gets imbotteled

colour: rubin red, vivid, with garnet reflections

aroma: intense, rich and complex, ripe cherry, wild strawberry and rasperry joined by pomegranate and floral hints of rosehip with volcanic notes of flint, graphite and stone.

taste: jucy and refined, balanced and elegant, lively acidity that gives sense of freshness, good structure and persistence. Long finish with a saline, mineral aftertaste.

alcoholic content: 14 degrees

serving temperature: 16/17 degrees

aging potential: 5-10 year

OUR MoST HEROIC LABEL: DIROMPANTE

This elegant red wine is crafted from an ancient wineyard with up to 140 years old vines (ungrafted), grown in Contrada Rampante at about 1000msl, one of the highest Contrade on Etna’s northern side.

Refined structure, with aromas of wild berries, dried roses, and hints of vulcanic ash.

Vibrant and mineral-driven with fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

“This is a wine of finesse and depth, offering a true taste of Etna’s dramatic landcape”.

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