Nose
On the nose, hints of small red fruit, such as blackberries and cherries. Hints of spice reminiscent of black pepper.
Palate
Vibrant acidity and pleasant avor on the palate. A soft and elegant tannin. A tight and long sip.
Growing Conditions
Here we are located in a special area of our estate, in "Contrada Carranco" where we have selected a vineyard to be produced individually. We have in fact identifed the even more suitable area of the district, in the plot further north, in the middle of the basalt rocks. e peculiarity is that there is an old vineyard that is unique: they are bush training vines planted on small terraces.
Vineyard exposure: North Altitude: 500 metres above sea level Soil: Volcanic Vine Training System: Bush training
Harvest
Half of October
Winemaking
After the harvest, 50% of our Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccino grapes are destemmed and crushed. e remainder, on the other hand, remains in whole bunches. Fermentation then follows, where the 2 musts are alternated inside the concrete tanks, stratifying rst the crushed-destemmed must, then the whole bunch, repeating this process until the tank is lled. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 24-26 ° C with repeated punching down.
Aging
The wines are then aged in large French oak barrels for 12 - maximum 18 - months before bottling. Each wine must refine in wood only for the right period that can enhance its characteristics, there is no need to constrain a duration to have a special mention. This is why our Etna Rosso Contrada Carranco black label is called only RV.
Appearance
Ruby red with garnet highlights.
