Etna Rosso "Guardiola" DOC

Etna Rosso "Guardiola" DOC
Region
Sicily
Producer
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Vintage
2020
Grape varieties
  • Nerello Cappuccio
  • Nerello Mascalese
Bottle size
75 cl
Ratings
  • 95 points James Suckling
Alcohol
14.5%
Classification
DOC
Special characteristic
  • Contains sulphites

Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28 to 30°C. Maturation, including malolactic fermentation, for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels. Then a further month in stainless steel before bottling.

Pale ruby with orange reflections. Fresh nose with black currant, blueberries and a hint of peppermint. Fruity and complex on the palate with balsamic notes, black cherries and black currant. Power combined with finesse. Exceptional ageing potential.

The Guardiola cru is situated on the northern slopes of Mount Etna at an altitude of 850 to 900 metres above level. The vines, planted 50 to 70 years ago, grow on a mixture of sand and volcanic ash.