2023GiuseppeLazzaroAcquatintaEtnaRossoSicily,Italy

<p>GRAPES 100% Nerello Mascalese ALCOHOL 12.5%PRODUCTION ZONE Milo (East), Solicchiata (North), Biancavilla (South)VINEYARD Names: Milo Contrada Praino (East), Solicchiata cCntrada Crasà (North),Biancavilla Contrada Baronessa (South) Age of Vines: 40 – 90 years oldSoil Profile: On the eastern side, sandy volcanic soils. On the northern andsouthern side, sandy volcanic with high concentration of stonesVine Training System: Bush vines (Albarello etneo) and spurred cordonExposure: Northern, Eastern and SouthernYield: 1200 bottles VINIFICATION Harvest: Manual harvest; mid September to mid October Elaboration: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts activatedby pied de cuvee, then maceration on the skins for about 48 hours, followedby several more hours with Nerello Mascalese pommace. Aged in stainlesssteel for 6 monthsWINE Dark red cherry with juicy core of fruit. Stewed strawberry, withundertones of juniper bush, dried oregano and orange peel. Saline onpalate with bright acidity and moderate tannin structure.</p>