Arcuria Red Wine Etna DOC 2019 - Graci

Etna Rosso D.O.C. 2019 of the Graci di Passopiasciaro winery in the Arcurìa district on volcanic soils

Made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes from the Passopisciaro area, in the Alcantara valley on the north-east side of Etna.

20 hectares of vineyards on five different types of volcanic soils, between 600 and 700 meters above sea level. A natural amphitheater exposed to the cold and dry winds that blow from the north. Perfect place, capable of offering perfect ripeness in difficult years and of preserving nervousness and acceleration in hot years.

Fermentation in open wooden vats involves a long maceration on the skins, followed by a maturation of 18 months in large oak vats. A great red from Etna, which carries the essence of the volcano in the glass.

With a light ruby ​​red color with transparency, on the nose hints of small red fruits and balsamic aromatic Mediterranean herbs. On the palate it is balanced and full-bodied, with a dense tannic texture and a long citrus finish. A good mineral component, supported by a well-balanced acidity.

To be paired with fresh and aged cheeses or with second courses from the earth

Denomination: Etna Rosso D.O.C.

Alcoholic content: 14.5%

Grapes origin: from Contrada Arcurìa, north east side of Etna, Passopisciaro - Castiglione di Sicilia in the Province of Catania

Altitude: between 600 and 700 meters above sea level

Vines density per hectare: between 6,000 and 10,000

Soil type: brown, of volcanic origin rich in skeleton, between sandy frank to sandy frank, with neutral ph, non-calcareous, from rich to very rich in iron and high in nitrogen

Harvest date: last week of October

Yield per hectare: 28/30 quintals (three / four bunches per plant)

Fermentation: traditional in red without the use of selected yeasts, without temperature control in truncated conical oak vats, long macerations in contact with the skins

Aging: 18 months in large oak vats with spontaneous malolactic fermentation

Refinement in the bottle: for at least 6 months