50% Nero d’Avola, 50% Frappato. Perfect natural blend of the territory. Only cultivated in Forfice vineyard
Soil: Dunes of prehistoric sands
Training and yield: 50 q.ls, Espalier
Altitude: m 189 above sea level
Vinification: harvesting manually in Forfice vineyard by only selected grapes. Fermentation using indigenous natural yeast. 100 days of maceration on the skins. 36 months ageing in Slavonian oak barrel. Refining 12 months in bottle
Tasting notes: Deep cherry red. Very rich, tannic and structured, well-balanced. Round notes of cherry, pomegranate and soft fruit
Food pairings: Wonderful with roasted red meat and sausage. Ideal blend with seasoned cheese
In the sunniest corner of the Island, at the heart of the only southern DOCG. Indigenous!
Etna Smaak 