Sul Vulcano Etna Rosato Doc 2024 - Donnafugata

Sul Vulcano Etna Rose Doc Wine - Donnafugata

The mane of a volcano goddess stands out on the label. Its delicate colors represent the smoking nuances on the mouth of the highest active volcano in Europe. An ancient, powerful and feminine deity: “the Mountain” as Etna is called by the locals. “Sul Vulcano” is a declaration of love: a pure wine, fragrant and elegant, that lets you breathe the energy of this unique place located in the center of the Mediterranean.

A rose Etna produced exclusively from Nerello Mascalese grapes that stands out for its freshness and fragrance, typical characteristics of Etna and the grape from which it comes.

A delicate soft pink color, delicately floral notes of wisteria accompanied by fruity notes of plum and pink grapefruit. A fresh, savory and persistent wine that stands out for its freshness and minerality.

perfect with raw shellfish, vegetarian dishes, fresh cheeses, dishes of Asian cuisine (not too spicy) and white meats.

DENOMINATION: Etna Rosato DOC

GRAPES: Nerello Mascalese

PRODUCTION ZONE: Eastern Sicily, north side of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia.

TERRAINS & CLIMATE: altitude from 730 to 750 m a.s.l. (2395-2460 ft); the composition of the sandy texture lavic soil offers a subacid-neutral reaction, with good organic endowment. Deep,rich in minerals, the lavic soil allows strong root growth. This area of the north of the volcano is characterized by precipitation lower than the average of the other slopes of Etna. Summers are cool, characterized by strong temperature changes between day and night.

VINEYARD: Alberello or VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning. Density of about 4,500 plants per hectare with yields of 4.5 – 6.5 tons/ha (1.8-2.6 tons/acre).

VINTAGE: on Etna, the 2021 vintage, recorded rainfall of 803mm, on average this territory of 801mm. The quantity of grapes harvested is in line with previous years; excellent quality of red grapes that have reached excellent ripeness thanks to mild climate recorded in the first ten days of October; the wines of this vintage stand out for great finesse and minerality.

HARVEST: manual, in boxes, with selection of the bunches; to enhance the freshness of Sul Vulcano rosato, harvest takes place about 1-2 weeks earlier than that grapes destined for the production of red wines; in 2021 the harvest in the various plots began on 22 September to be completed in a few days.

VINIFICATION: cold maceration in press for 6-12 hours at 10 ° C followed by fermentation in steel, at controlled temperature. Aging in tanks for 3 months and at least 2 months in the bottle before being marketed.

ANALYTICAL DATA: alcohol 12.91% vol. - total acidity 6.5 g / l. - pH 3.20.

TASTING NOTES (16/03/2022): with a pale pink color, Sul Vulcano rosato has delicate floral scents (wisteria) accompanied by pleasant fruity notes of peach and pink grapefruit. It stands out for its freshness and refinement minerality.

LONGEVITY: to be enjoyed within 3 years.

FOOD & WINE: perfect with raw shellfish, vegetarian dishes, fresh cheeses, dishes of Asian cuisine (not too spicy) and white meats; try it with Avocado toast (alone or with salmon, egg or vegetables), Pad Thai with prawns, chicken nuggets with herbs. Serve in medium-size glasses, not flared, relatively tall, uncork at time of serving, excellent at 10–12°C (50- 53 °F).

WHEN YOU DESIRE TO: explore the scents and flavors of a Sicily that takes you by surprise. Experience the wonders of this region with every sip. Surprise others with an unusual gift.

DIALOGUE WITH ART: the tresses of a goddess-volcano dominate the label of Sul Vulcano Rosato; its delicate colors represent the nuances found on the smoking mouth of Etna, depicted as an ancient, powerful and feminine deity: “la Montagna” as it is called by the locals. “Sul Vulcano” is a declaration of love: a pure and elegant wine, that lets you breathe the energy of this unique placed located in the center of the Mediterranean.

FIRST VINTAGE: 2018 

Please note: Upon shipment of wine and spirits are carried ONLY in Italy.